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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| plight | a problem; a dilemma. |
| retort | a clever comeback; a remark. |
| plethora | a large amount of something. |
| prevail | to conquer; to be successful. |
| marvel | be amazed; be in awe. |
| deteriorate | to become run down; to worsen |
| bewildering | puzzling; confusing. |
| hostile | aggressive; unfriendly. |
| enthralled | capture the attention of; to fascinate. |
| bedlam | chaos; out of control. |
| wrath | rage; fury. |
| immense | extremely large; huge. |
| dignity | having self-respect. |
| array | a larger number or group. |
| despondent | hopeless; discouraged. |
| sever | to cut off. |
| barter | to trade. |
| scribe | a person who is a writer. |
| polytheism | the belief in many gods. |
| surplus | having an amount that is more than needed. |
| prevalent | common. |
| reprimand | to punish; to warn. |
| calvary | soldiers on horseback. |