Chapter 8 Flashcards

1
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Statue

A

3-D image of a person or creature sculpted in stone or carved from wood

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2
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On my account

A

on my behalf

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3
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Stratagem

A

plan; a cleaver trick or scheme to outwit an enemy

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4
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Claim

A

to demand something; to say that something is true but not offer proof

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5
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Jinn

A

the Jinn: created from a smokeless flame of fire; demon spirits that are hostile to humans

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6
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Hatchet

A

tool used to cut wood; small hand axe

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7
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Prophecy

A

a prediction of future events

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8
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Reign

A

period of time during which someone rules s nation

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9
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Plunging

A

falling off of or into suddenly

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10
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Muffle

A

to mute or soften or deaden a sound

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11
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Decoy

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to lure someone into a trap

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12
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Cautious

A

careful

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