Ghost Hawk Vocab #2 Flashcards

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Aghast

Adjective

A

Shocked or surprised in and unpleasant way.

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Ancestor

Noun

A

Any member of your family from long ago, for example, the grandparents of your grandparents.

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Unconscious

Adjective

A

Not awake and aware; not responding to one’s environment.

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Milita

Noun

A

A body of citizens enrolled for military service, and called out only in emergencies.

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Solemnly

Adverb

A

Something done in a serious manner or in a way that reflects a ritual or tradition.

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Benevolent

Adjective

A

Kind and helpful.

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Retreat

Verb

A

To move back and away from someone or something, because you are frightened or want to be alone; to stop fighting.

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Cease

Verb

A

Bring or come to an end.

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Impulsively

Adverb

A

Doing something without thinking about what will happen as a result.

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Magistrate

Noun

A

A judge in a law court who deals with crimes that are not serious.

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