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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Convulse | (of an emotion, laughter, or physical stimulus) cause (someone) to make sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements. |
| Recruiter | a person whose job is to enlist or enroll people as employees, in the armed forces, or as members of an organization. |
| solemn | not cheerful or smiling; serious. |
| askew | not in a straight or level position. |
| resolute | admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. |
| legitimately | in a way that conforms to the law or to rules. |
| secede | withdraw formally from membership in a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization. |
| atrocities | an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury |
| mediocre | of only moderate quality; not very good. |
| skirmish | an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets. |
| consecrate | make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose. |
| Sympathy | feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune |
| Benign | gentle; kindly |
| Intolerant | not tolerant of views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own. |
| Cascade | a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope. |
| Infuse | fill; pervade. |
| Wiry | esembling wire in form and texture |
| Taut | stretched or pulled tight; not slack |
| haughty | arrogantly superior and disdainful. |
| phenomenal | very remarkable; extraordinary |