Vocab Lesson 19 Flashcards

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bulwark

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

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culminate

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To reach or bring to the highest point. The result of a sustained effort; the high point or climax.

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engulf

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To swallow up by covering completely; to overwhelm.

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feasible

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Able to be done; possible or likely.

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glut

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A much larger supply than is needed. To supply a much larger amount than is needed. To eat or consume to excess.

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havoc

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Widespread destruction or devastation. Great confusion.

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impregnable

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Impossible to attack successfully.

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indefatigable

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Not easily made tired; tireless.

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onslaught

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A fierce attack.

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phenomenon

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Any fact or event that can be observed or described. An unusual fact, event, or person.Extraordinary; very unusual.

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picturesque

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Like a picture; pleasing or charming to look at.

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simultaneous

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Happening or existing at the same time.

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stipulate

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To require as part of an agreement or contract.

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susceptible

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Open or subject to; easily influenced or affected by.

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wrest

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

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