flesh and blood so cheap Flashcards

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  1. igniting
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verb
gerund or present participle: igniting
catch fire or cause to catch fire.
“furniture can give off lethal fumes when it ignites”

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  1. standpipe
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noun

a vertical pipe extending from a water supply, especially one connecting a temporary tap to the main.

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  1. suffocate
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verb
die or cause to die from lack of air or inability to breathe.
“they suffocated in their sleep”

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  1. inferno
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noun
1.
a large fire that is dangerously out of control.
“the inferno had swept through the city

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  1. aerial
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adjective
existing, happening, or operating in the air.
“an aerial battle”
noun

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  1. lethal
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adjective
sufficient to cause death.
"a lethal cocktail of alcohol and pills"
harmful or destructive.
"the Krakatoa eruption was the most lethal on record"
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  1. endure
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verb
1.
suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.
“it seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain”

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  1. unidentified
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adjective
not recognized or identified.
“a picture of an unidentified motorcyclist”

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  1. onlookers
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noun
plural noun: onlookers
a nonparticipating observer; a spectator.
“a crowd of fascinated onlookers”

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  1. discourage
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verb
cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
“I don’t want to discourage you, but I don’t think it’s such a good idea”

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