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Skills Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 wonde 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. |