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Vocabulary 10

Ms.Hahn RWS

TermDefinition
adversity adverse or unfavorable fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress: an adverse or unfortunate event or circumstance:
conflagration a destructive fire, usually an extensive one.
confounding to perplex or amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise; bewilder; confuse: to throw into confusion or disorder: to throw into increased confusion or disorder.
cryptic mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous: abrupt; terse; short: secret; occult:
debacle a general breakup or dispersion; sudden downfall or rout: a complete collapse or failure. a complete collapse or failure. a violent rush of waters or ice.
enigma a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation: a person of puzzling or contradictory character:
labyrinth an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit.
precarious dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure:
quandary a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma.
turbulence the quality or state of being turbulent; violent disorder or commotion.
turmoil a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet:
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