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
