Sesh 2 Flashcards

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Calamity

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An event that puts people in danger and causes distress

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Canon

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Postulate, dogma

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Shed

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Oust, get rid of

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Mettle

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Determination and ability, vigor

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Fealty

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Devotion, submissiveness

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Crooner

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A performer who sings love songs

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Visceral

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Relating to deep inward feelings rather than intellect or reason

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Inch your way, edge your way

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Move very slowly

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Central reservation

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The narrow piece of land between the two halves of a large road

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Out of action

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Cannot work or be used because is impaired

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Sublime

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Extremely good, beautiful or enjoyable

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Fortified

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Harboured, protected against attack or difficulty

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Familial

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Related by family ties

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Eviscerate

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Disembowel

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Perennials

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Lasting a very long time, happening all the time

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