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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 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; 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 |