Wordly Wise Chapter 19 Flashcards

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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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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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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

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Phenomenal

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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 it by force