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16 Rover Boys-GL
Robinson Curriculum
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abate | to reduce in amount, degree or intensity |
| alliance | a close association of nations formed to advance common interests |
| annihilate | to destroy completely |
| assistance | an act or insistance of giving what will benefit or aid |
| candor | frankness or sincerityof expression |
| cateract | a large waterfall or a deluge; clouding of the lends of the eye |
| chagrin | a feeling of disappointment, humiliation, embarrassment,etc caused by a failure of some kind |
| consternation | a state of dismay, confusion, helplessness |
| contrary | opposite the desired direction; adverse |
| convoy | accompany or escort for protective purposes |
| deluge | a heavy down pour, a flood |
| demon | a devil or evil spirit; person with great energy or skill as "he's a .... at golf" |
| destination | the place to which one is going |
| embarq -2 | board a vessel or craft |
| excavation | the act of exposing or uncovering by digging |
| fatal | causing ruin or destruction; disastrous |
| fatigue | physical or mental weariness due to exertion |
| fray | a heated dispute, brawl |
| furlough | a leave of absense, especially one granted to one in the armed forces |
| hypnotic | tending to induce sleep |
| hypocritical | characterized with professing virtues, qualities, or attitudes that one does not hold or possess |
| incite | to aid or promote the activity or development of |
| independent | self governing; free from influence, guidance, or control of another |
| jubilee | season of joyful celebrations |
| laconic | terse; concise |
| liberate | to set free, as from confinement or oppression |
| molestation | annoyance or interference with a hostile intent or injurious effect |
| nonplussed | to be at a loss as to how to act or decide |
| preserve | to maintain in safety from injury, peril, or harm; protect |
| profitable | yielding material gain; lucrative |
| prostrate -adj. | lying face down |
| protocol | the first copy of a treaty or other such document before it's ratification |
| prudence | careful management; the quality of choosing the sensible course |
| quandary | a state of uncertainty or perplexity |
| rendezvous | a prearranged meeting or assembly place |
| rigid | extremly severe or stern; rigorous and exacting |
| surmise | a conjecture or theory |
| surrender | to give up or resign oneself |
| thwart | to prevent occurance, realization, or attainment of |
| treachery | willful betrayal of confidence or trust |
| valor | bravery; courage and boldness |
| veritable | being truly called so; real or genuine |
| vexation | irritation or annoyance |
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