Lesson 12 Flashcards

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Catholic

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Universal; wise-ranging

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Deluge

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A flood; an overwhelming rush

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Eerie

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Weird; mysterious; strange and frightening

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Martial

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Warlike; relating to the military

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Anthropomorphic

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Attributing human characteristics or qualities to objects, animals, or gods

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Beneficiary

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One who receives benefits

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Careen

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To swerve or lurch from side to side while in motion

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Aplomb

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Self-confidence

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Guile

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Slyness and cunning in dealing with others

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Modicum

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A small amount

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Fester

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To grow embittered over time; to rot

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Languish

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To become weak or feeble; to lose strength

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Pall

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Something that covers or conciels

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Havoc

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Great destruction; chaos

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Rancid

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Having bad taste or smell; spoiled

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