OFTM 25-35 Flashcards

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Agony

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Extreme and generally prolonged pain; intense physical or mental suffering

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2
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Abyss

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a deep, immeasurable space gulf, or cavity

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3
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Retreating

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the act of withdrawing, as into safety or privacy

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4
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Crisis

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A dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval in a person’s life.

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5
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authorities

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Persons having the legal power to make and enforce the law

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6
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intimidating

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To force into or deter from some action by inducing fear.

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7
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routinely

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a customary or regular course of procedure.

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8
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phenomenal

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highly extraordinary, exceptional.

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9
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Gullible

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easily deceived or cheated.

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10
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locusts

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any of several grasshoppers of the family Acridities, having short antennae and commonly migrating in swarms that strip the vegetation from large areas.

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11
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loathing

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strong dislike or disgust; intense aversion.

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12
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deadpan

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displaying no emotional or personal involvement.

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13
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delirious

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wild with excitement, enthusiasm.

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14
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invincible

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incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued.

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15
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sputters

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to make explosive popping or sizzling sounds.

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