unit 15 Flashcards

1
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berserk

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violently enraged - out of control

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2
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Chasten

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to punish

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3
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detract

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to take away from

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4
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encounter

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a meeting

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5
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pantomine

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a play or story performed without words

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6
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precaution

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a step or action taken to prevent something from happening

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7
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puncture

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a small hole made by a sharp object

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8
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sham

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fake, not genuine

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9
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uncouth

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unrefined, crude, awkward

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10
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wistful

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full of yearning or longing, sad

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11
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beacon

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a light or signal that warns and guides

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12
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celestial

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having to do with the sky and heavens

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13
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confiscate

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to take away and keep

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14
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data

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information, facts

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15
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epic

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a long narrative poem about the deeds of heroes or an event of big scale

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16
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pessimist

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one who believes or expects the worst

17
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prosecute

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to bring before a court of law

18
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retaliate

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to get revenge

19
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underscore

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to draw a line under or to put a special emphasis on something

20
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wholesome

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healthy, morally and socially sound and good - helping to bring good to others