Vocabulary #12 Flashcards

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Catholic-

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Universal, wide-ranging

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Deluge-

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A flood, and overwhelming rush (not always water)

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Eerie-

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Weird, mysterious, strange, and frightening

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Martial-

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Warlike, relating to the military

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Anthropomorphic-

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Attributing human characteristics or qualities to objects, animals, or gods

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Beneficiary-

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One who receives benefits

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Careen-

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To swerve, or lurch from side to side while in motion

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Aplomb-

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Self – confidence

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Guile-

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Slyness and cunning in dealing with others

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Modicum-

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Small amount

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Fester-

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To grow more bitter over time, to rot

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Languish-

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To become weak or feeble, to lose strength

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Pall-

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Something that covers or conceals

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Havoc-

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Great destruction, chaos

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Rancid-

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Having a bad taste or smell, spoiled

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