vocab 19 Flashcards

1
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A wall-like structure used as a defense. A person or thing that protects or defends.

A

bulwark

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2
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to reach or bring to the highest point

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culminate

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3
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to swallow up by covering completely; to overwhelm

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engulf

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4
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able to be done; possible or likely

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feasible

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5
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a much larger supply than is needed

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glut

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6
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widespread destruction or devastation

A

havoc

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7
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impossible to attack successfully

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impregnable

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8
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not easily made tired; tireless

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indefatigable

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9
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a fierce attack

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onslaught

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10
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any fact or event that can be observed or describes. an unusual fact, event, or person

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phenomenon

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11
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like a picture; pleasing or charming to look at

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picturesque

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12
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happening or existing at the same time

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simultaneous

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13
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to require as part of an agreement or contract

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stipulate

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14
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open or subject to; easily influenced or affected by

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susceptible

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15
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to pull away from with a twist. To take by force or as if by force.

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wrest

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