Part 5 Vocab Flashcards

(32 cards)

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Barren

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(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.

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Bellowed

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(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.

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3
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Commenced

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Begin;start

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4
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Debilitate

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make (someone) weak and infirm

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Decimated

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kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of.

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Dissipated

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(with reference to a feeling or other intangible thing) disappear or cause to disappear

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Dour

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relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.

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8
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Gratuitous

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uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted

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Hoisting

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raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys.

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10
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Hypocrite

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person who indulges in hypocrisy

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Malice

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the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.

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Pallid

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(of a person’s face) pale, typically because of poor health.

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Periphery

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the outer limits or edge of an area or object.

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14
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Plethora

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a large or excessive amount of (something).

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Sustained

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continuing for an extended period or without interruption.

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Toiled

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work extremely hard or incessantly

17
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Transfixed

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cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.

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Vociferously

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(especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous.

19
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Withering

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intended to make someone feel mortified or humiliated.

20
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Altercation

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a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

21
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Buoyantly

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cheerful and optimistic

22
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Charisma

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compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

23
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Concerted

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jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated.

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Desecrated

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treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate.

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Disconcerting
causing one to feel unsettled
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Disheveled
(of a person's hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered.
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Epitome
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
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Fumigated
apply the fumes of certain chemicals to (an area) to disinfect it or to rid it of vermin.
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Leered
look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way.
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Loping
run or move with a long bounding stride.
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Mire
a stretch of swampy or boggy ground.
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Diplomatically
of or concerning the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations.