Vocab Book 6-8 Flashcards

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Assail

A

To attack vigorously or violently VERB

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Blithe

A

Joyous or merry in disposition

ADJECTIVE

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Exultant

A

Highly elated.

ADJECTIVE

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Rapt

A

Deeply engrossed.

ADJECTIVE

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5
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Enthralled

A

To captivate or charm.

VERB

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6
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Brackish

A

Slightly salty/ distasteful

ADJECTIVE

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Scoff

A

To mock.

VERB

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Flouting

A

To scoff at.

VERB

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Resplendent

A

Shining Brightly

ADJECTIVE

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10
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Languish

A

To be ignored.

VERB

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Grappled

A

To seize another / each other.

VERB

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12
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Taunt

A

To reproach in a sarcastic manner

VERB

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13
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Slander

A

A malicious / false statement

NOUN

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14
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Prowess

A

Exceptional valor or bravery esp. In combat.

NOUN

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15
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Subtle

A

Characterized by mental acuteness

ADJECTIVE

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16
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Goaded

A

To prick or drive with

VERB

17
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Shackles

A

A (usually iron) ring of fastening.

NOUN