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