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| 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 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 |
| bewildering | confusing; puzzling |
| hostile | aggressive; antagonistic; very unfriendly |
| monotonus | described as being very dull, tedious, boring |
| enthralled | to fascinate, capture the attention |
| bedlam | complete chaos; pandemonium; out of control |
| wrath | rage; fury; extrem anger |
| aloof | described as being very standoffish; distant; unfriendly |
| prophecy | a statement or prediction of what might happen |
| immortal | lives forever |
| brutal | savage; cruel; harsh |
| gouge | to dig; poke; force out |
| unify | to come together as one |
| banish | to exile; force to leave |
| vigorous | strong; energetic; forceful |
| dilemma | a difficult problem; a situation requiring a choice |