Vocab & Terms Flashcards

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Squall

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N. Brief, violent storm

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Plundered

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V. Took goods by force; looted

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Dispatch

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V. Finished quickly

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Mammoth

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Adj. enormous

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Titanic

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Adj. of great size or strength

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Assuage

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V. Calm; pacify

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Bereft

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Adj. deprived

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Ardor

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N. Passion; enthusiasm

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Insidious

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Adj. characterized by craftiness and betrayal

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Dissemble

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V. Conceal under a false appearance; disguise

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Lithe

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Adj. supple; limber

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Bemusing

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Adj. stupefying or muddling

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Glowering

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Adj. staring with sullen anger; scowling

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Equity

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N. Fairness; impartiality; justice

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Maudlin

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Adj. tearfully of foolishly sentimental

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Contempt

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N. Disdain or scorn; scornful feelings or actions

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Incredulity

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N. Inability to believe