One for The Murphy's Vocabulary 25-35 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

A

a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity

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3
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retreating

A

the act of withdrawing, as into safety or privacy.

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4
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crisis

A

a dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval in a person life

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5
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authorities

A

a person having the legal power to make and enforce the law

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6
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intimidating

A

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

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7
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routinely

A

a customary or regular course of procedure

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8
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phenomenal

A

highly extraordinary, exceptional

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9
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gullible

A

easily deceived or cheated

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10
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locusts

A

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

A

strong dislike or disgust; intense aversion.

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12
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deadpan

A

displaying no emotional or personal involvement.

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13
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delirious

A

wild with excitement, enthusiasm

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14
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invincible

A

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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