short stories words to own Flashcards
1
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incessantly
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constantly; continually
2
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disconsolate
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very unhappy
3
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pauper
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very poor person
4
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privations
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hardships; lack of the things needed for a happy, healthy life
5
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exorbitant
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much too high in price or amount
6
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precipitous
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very steep
7
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acquiesced
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accepted; complied with
8
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marauders
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people who roam in search of loot
9
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languor
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weakness; weariness
10
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succor
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help given to someone in distress; relief
11
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hindrances
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obstacles; things that restrain or prevent activity
12
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symmetry
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balanced arrangement
13
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consternation
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fear; bewilderment
14
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cowered
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drew back or crouched in fear and helplessness
15
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synchronizing
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causing to occur at the same rate or time
