One for the Murphy's Flashcards

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Agony

A

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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Locust

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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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