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Lesson 12vocab
lesson 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |