Very large, shocking, or extremely bad in a way that seems unnatural or unacceptable.

To reply quickly, sharply, or in a clever way, often in response to criticism or an insult.

To cause pain, suffering, or serious trouble to someone or something.

Hard to find, catch, understand, or achieve

To beg someone strongly and seriously to do something.

The act of being set free from control, captivity, or limits.

Something handed down from the past, such as money, property, achievements, or ideas.

To support or speak in favor of something.

To officially end or put a stop to something, such as a law, rule, or system.

Without knowing; accidentally or without being aware of what you are doing.

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Vocab List #5 AL

Vocabulary List #5 American Literature

Question	Answer
monstrous	Very large, shocking, or extremely bad in a way that seems unnatural or unacceptable.
retort	To reply quickly, sharply, or in a clever way, often in response to criticism or an insult.
afflict	To cause pain, suffering, or serious trouble to someone or something.
elusive	Hard to find, catch, understand, or achieve
implore	To beg someone strongly and seriously to do something.
liberation	The act of being set free from control, captivity, or limits.
legacy	Something handed down from the past, such as money, property, achievements, or ideas.
advocate	To support or speak in favor of something.
abolish	To officially end or put a stop to something, such as a law, rule, or system.
unwittingly	Without knowing; accidentally or without being aware of what you are doing.

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