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Term | Definition |
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plight | a dilemma; difficult situation; a problem |
retort | a quick, clever comeback or remark |
plethora | a 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 | confused; puzzling |
hostile | aggressive; antagonistic; very unfriendly |
monotonus | 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 | bring together as one |
banish | to exile; force to leave out |
vigorous | strong; energetic forceful |
dilemma | a difficult problem; a situation requiring a choice |