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Iz lit.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| stymied | v. To thwart; to make difficulties for or find problems with. |
| encroach | v. To advance little by little beyond the usual limits or boundaries. |
| precarious | adj. Not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain. |
| delegate | n. A person appointed to act on behalf of others; a representative. v. To assign or entrust to another. |
| feasible | adj. Able to be done; possible or likely. |
| commemorate | v. To serve as a memorial to; to remember in a solemn manner. |
| stamina | n. Physical strength or courage to resist hardship, illness, or fatigue. |
| havoc | n. 1. Widespread destruction or devastation. 2. Great confusion. |
| rhetoric | n. 1. The art of using language skillfully. 2. Exaggerated or insincere language that is without real meaning or worth. |
| sweltered | v. To suffer from or to be overcome by great. (sweltering) adj. Very hot and humid; uncomfortable because of extremely hot weather. |
| cache | n. 1. A hiding or storage place, especially for food or valuables. 2. Anything hidden or stored in such a place. |
| panorama | n.1. A complete view of a surrounding area. 2. A through presentation of a subject. |