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Tangerine Assign. 8
RMS ELA 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| rout | an overwhelming defeat |
| brooded | was in deep thought; focuses attention on a subject persistently |
| despeised | disliked intensely; scorned; loathed |
| aneurysm | a swell, almost like a bubble, in an artery resulting from the weakening of the blook vessel wall; if it bursts, it is usually fatal |
| persistent | refuses to give up or let go; long-lasting |
| astride | one leg on either side of; straddling |
| wrath | strong, vindictive, or fierce anger |
| prostrate | lying flat on the ground in humility or submission; helpless |
| veered | turned or swerved off course |
| spectacle | public performance or display |