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Bureau A chest of drawers
dismissive feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration
refineries a factory that purifies a substance
artilery large caliber guns used for warfare
wince a grimace or shaking movement caused by pain or distress
staggered to walk or move unsteadily as if to fall
reeled to feel very confused by sudden change
truncheon a short thick stick carried by police officers
summon to urgently demand
melodious pleasant sounding
ethereal prayer sounding
kerchief a piece of fabric used to cover the head
deserters members of the armed forces who abandon the job
infidels people who do not believe in a religion
apocalypse complete destruction of the world
hijab a head covering worn by some Muslim women
lull a temporary lack of activity
throng large densely packed crowd of people
pedestal a base of support
shabbos a Jewish sabbath
dissident someone who opposes official policy
enormous huge
ominous giving the impression that something bad is going to happen
lurched an abrupt unsteady movement
churlish mean
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