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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alias | an assumed name, especially as used to hide one's identity. Adj. otherwise called |
| distort | to give a false or misleading account of ;to twist out of shape. |
| dumbfounded | so amazed that one is unable to speak, bewildered |
| extinct | no longer, in existence, no longer active; gone out of use |
| inevitable | sure to happen, unavoidable |
| meteoric | resembling meteor in speed; having sudden and temporary brilliance similar to meteors. |
| parody | a humorous or ridiculous imitation; to make fun of something by imitating it. |
| rend | to tear to pieces; split violently apart |
| rummage | to search through, investigate the contents of. an active search; a collection of odd items. |
| vandalism | deliberate and pointless destruction of public or private property. |
| amble | to walk slowly, an easy pace; a leisurely walk. |
| burly | big and strong, muscular |
| dogged | persistence, stubbornly determined, refusing to give up. |
| grit | very fine sand or gravel; courage in the face of hardship or danger, to grind; to make a grating sound. |
| ingrained | fixed deep and firmly; working into the grain or fiber; forming a part in of the inmost begging. |
| prevail | to triumph over, to succeed; to exist widely, be in general use; to get something or to do something urgently. |
| relic | an object from the past with historical value or interest; a trace of an outdated custom; remaining fragments, ruins |
| replenish | to fill up again, make good, replace |
| skimp | to save, be thrifty; to be extremely sparing with; to give little attention or effort to. |
| sleuth | a detective |