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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| incredulous | not willing to believe something S- cynical, skeptical A- credulous, gullible |
| erode | to wear away gradually; to eat away A- strengthen, reinforce |
| subtle | not noticeable |
| persist | to continue on in an action |
| acrid | sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of taste or smell |
| hospitable | being nice and generous to strangers or guests |
| void | empty or unfilled space |
| ensued | to follow; to come as a result of |
| prowess | great skill or ability |
| canine | of, or relating to dogs |
| abrupt | sudden stop |
| debut | first public appearance |
| browse | to look through or glance at casually |
| epidemic | a rapid spread or increase in the occurrence of something, especially a disease |
| fruitless | bland |
| admonished | stopped from doing something; not allowed to do something |
| persist | to continue steadily in an action, to refuse to stop or be changed |
| lethal | can cause or will cause death |
| firebrand | someone who causes others to rebel |
| unscathed | totally unharmed |
| wince | to move back suddenly as though in pain or fear |
| customary | usual, normal, routine |
| gruesome | Causing horror ghastly/revolting |
| simultaneously | existing, occurring, or operating at the same time |
| pluck | to pull off or out of; to pick |
| illiterate | unable to read or write |
| overwhelmed | to overcome completely in mind or feeling |
| vengeance | punishment in turn of an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence |
| negligent | being careless |
| authentic | original |
| catastrophe | a large scale disaster, misfortune, or failure |