lesson 12 Flashcards
1
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deluge
A
a flood, an overwhelming rush
2
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catholic
A
universal, wide-ranging
3
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errie
A
weird, mysterious, strange and frightening
4
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martial
A
warlike, relating to the military
5
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anthropomorphic
A
attributing human characteristics or qualities to objects, animals, or gods
6
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beneficiary
A
one who receives benefits
7
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careen
A
to swerve or lurch from side to side while in motion
8
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aplomb
A
self-confidence
9
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guile
A
slyness and cunning in dealing with others
10
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modicum
A
a small amount
11
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fester
A
to grow worse over time, to rot
12
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languish
A
to become weak or feeble, to lose strength
13
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pall
A
something that covers or conceals
14
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havoc
A
great destruction, chaos
15
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rancid
A
having a bad taste or smell, spoiled
