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Skills Flashcards
Term | Definition |
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Plight | a dilemma; difficult situation; a problem |
Retort | a quick, clever comeback or remark |
Plethora | an excessive or large amount of something |
Prominent | widely known; famous; respected and distinguished |
Prevail | to triumph; to be successful; to conquer |
Marvel | to wonder and be curious about; to be in awe or amazed |
Deteriorate | to worsen; to become more run down and get worse |
Compensate | to make up for; to reimburse; to pay back in a way |
Bewildering | confusing; puzzling |
Hostile | aggressive; antagonistic; very unfriendly |
Monotonous | described as being very dull, tedious, and boring |
Enthralled | to fascinate; capture the attention of |
Bedlam | complete chaos; pandemonium; out of control |
Wrath | rage; fury; extreme anger |
Aloof | described as being very standoffish; distant; very unfriendly; set apart |
Prophecy | a statement or prediction of what might happen in the future |
Immortal | lives forever |
Brutal | savage; cruel; harsh |
Gouge | to dig, poke, or force out |
Unify | to bring together...as one |
Banish | to exile, force to leave |
Vigorous | strong; energetic forceful |
Dilemma | a difficult problem; a situation requiring a choice |