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