The Metamorphisis Flashcards

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reproach

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to express criticism towards

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harbinger

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a event that foreshadows a future event

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fathom

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to understand, after much thought

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imminent

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close in time; about to occur

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muster

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to gather or bring together: muster courage, strength

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composure

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steadiness of mind under stress

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liberate

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to grant freedom to; free from confinement

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obstinate

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firmly or stubbornly adhering to one’s purpose, opinion, etc; characterised by inflexible persistence or an unyielding attitude

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protrude

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to stick out from

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suppress

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to try to keep under control, such as:

- to stop others from doing something by force
- to keep something from happening
- to keep news from spreading 
- to control an emotion
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simultaneous

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occurring, operating, or done at the same time

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tranquil

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free from disturbance, calm

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invocation

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any petitioning or supplication for help or aid; the act of calling upon a deity, spirit, etc, for aid, protection, or inspiration

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dun

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to make persistent demands on (someone), especially for payment of a debt

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discernible

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distinguishable; capable of being recognised as distinct or different

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dissuade

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to persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action

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admonish

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to caution, advise, or counsel against something; to reprove or scold, especially in a mild or good-willed manner

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wretched

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very unfortunate on condition or circumstance; miserable, pitiable; mean, despicable

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prevailing

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predominant; generally current, having superior power or influence

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decisive

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having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important