Speech Of Virginia convention Flashcards

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Subjugation

Many countries have been subjugated by other countries.

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Control by conquering

Noun

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Insidious

This is a very insidious town

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Treacherous

Adjective

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Martial 
The things we have been taught in History class have been mainly martial.
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Warlike

Adjective

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Tyrannical

The police man handled the thief very tyrannical so that he didn’t get away again

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Harsh

Adjective

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Spurn

After the kitten had pushed his brother out of the tree, the mother spurned it from the house.

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To reject scornfully

Verb

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Formidable

During the karate match, Nick’s opponent was very formidable.

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Difficult to defeat

Adjective

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Adversary

During the karate match, Nick’s adversary was very difficult to defeat

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An opponent

Noun

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Irresolution

Joy had an irresolution about if she should go to the party.

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Uncertainty

Noun

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Invincible

The superhero was invincible compared to the small villain he had defeated.

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Unbeatable

Adjective

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Vigilant

The hawk was very vigilant for any sights of danger

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Watchful, and alert

Adjective

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