Vocabulary Flashcards

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surrounded and under attack

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Beleaguered

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severe; also, self-disciplined

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Ascetic

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person whose extreme devotion to a cause is excessive or unreasonable

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Fanatic

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a clever trick or plot used to deceive others

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Ruse

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outlined; a dark figure surrounded by light

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Silhouetted

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deep guilt; a strong feelingof regret

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Remorse

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the territory or country under the authority of a particular ruler or government

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Dominion

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to move with a twisting motion

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writhe

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a large group; crowd

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Horde

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something created or invented for a particular purpose

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Apparatus

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calm; peaceful; undisturbed

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Serene

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relief from sorrow; comfort

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Solace

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containing a pleasing succession of sounds; in a melodious manner

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Melodiously

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to rouse to action; get going

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Bestirred

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to shine with a soft wavering light; glimmer

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Shimmering

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having little or no education

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Illiterate

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inspiring horror, dismay, or disgust

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Appalling

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in a manner which depends on chance, circumstances or unknown conditions

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Precariously

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marked by confusion or bewilderment; dazed

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Bemused

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not moving; motionless

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Immobile

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of, relating to or belonging to thecharacteristic of a mother; motherly

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Maternal

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to prevent or make impossible

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Preclude

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freedom from punishment, harm, or bad consequences

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Impunity

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to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive manner

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Accost

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definitely started; clearly expressed

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Explicit

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to ask earnestly; beg

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Implore

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death or destruction

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Immolation

29
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the multicolored costume of a court jester or clown

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Motley

30
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a wine barrel that holds 126 gallons

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Pipe

31
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a mansion or place

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Palazzo

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to lie at rest, either sleeping or in death

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Repose

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expert knowledge that qualifies one to pass judgement in a particular area.

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Connoisseurship

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people who do not belong to a particular group

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Outsiders

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the act, process, or mode of draining; something drained off

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Drainage

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to come again to the surface (as of the water)

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Resurfaced

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not connected; separate; incoherent

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Disconnected

38
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a tract of land that has been made available or usable, especially with houses built on it

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Development

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moving or shining irregularly or unsteadily

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Flickering

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to spend time idly or foolishly—usually used with off

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Goofing

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to stumble when walking, like when you are intoxicated

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Staggering

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of, relating to, or characteristic of a past era; outmoded

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Old-fashioned

43
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a shirt or blouse that buttons up high on the chest or neck

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High-buttoned