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wordmasters test 2
a list of wordmasters words from test 1 and 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Aerie | the nest of a bird of prey on a cliff or mountaintop. |
| brandish | to shake or wave as a weapon. |
| Sylvan | pertaining to, or dwelling in the woods. |
| Embryo | any multicelluar animal in the developmental stage before birth or hatching. |
| Subjugate | to conqer. |
| pretentious | characterized by assumption of dignity or importance |
| onslaught | an onset, assault, or attack, especially a vigorous one. |
| shackle | a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc |
| aquatic | of, in, or pertaining to water. |
| purge | to clense, purify |
| unavailing | ineffectual; futile |
| bastion | a fortified place. |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast; a headland |
| teem | to abound or swarm |
| homely | lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive |
| pittance | a small amount or share |
| abolish | to do away with; put an end to; annul; make void: to abolish slavery. |
| barren | unproductive; unfruitful |
| cloister | any quiet, secluded place |
| emancipate | to free |
| paltry | utterly worthless |
| flail | to beat or swing with or as if with a flail |
| colossal | extraordinarily great in size, extent, or degree; gigantic; huge. |