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Lesson 12vocab
lesson 12
Term | Definition |
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deluge | a flood; an overwhelming rush |
catholic | universal; wide-ranging |
eerie | weird; mysterious; strange and frightening |
martial | warlike; relating to the military |
anthropomorphic | attributing human characteristics or qualities to objects, animals, or gods |
beneficiary | one who receives benefits |
careen | to swerve or lurch from side to side while in motion |
aplomb | self-confidence |
guile | slyness and cunning in dealing with others |
modicum | a small amount |
fester | to grow embittered over time; to rot |
languish | to become weak or feeble; to lose strength |
pall | something that covers or conceals |
havoc | great destruction; chaos |
rancid | having a bad taste or smell; spoiled |