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Lesson 6 (Vocab)
Word Study
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abolish | To bring to an end; to do away with. |
| Agony | 1.Great pain of mind or body;suffering 2.Very painful. (agonizing) |
| Catapult | A machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force. |
| Character | 1.The qualities that make a person or place different or special. 2.A person in a story, movie, or play. 3.A letter or symbol used in writing or painting. |
| Denounce | 1.To speak out against something;to criticize. 2.To accuse someone of doing wrong. |
| Escalate | To go up or increase in size or scope. |
| Grim | 1.Cruel;fierce. 2.Unfriendly or threatening;stern. 3.Unpleasant;disturbing. |
| Harbor | A protected place along a seacoast where ships can find shelter. |
| Inflict | To cause something painful to be felt. |
| Loathe | 1.To hate or dislike greatly. 2.A feeling of hatred. (loathing) |
| Meddle | 1.To involve oneself in other people's affairs without being asked. 2.Given to taking part in others' affairs without being asked. (meddlesome) |
| Monstrous | 1.Causing shock;horrible;wicked. 2.Extremely large. |
| Rouse | 1.To awaken,to wake up. 2.To stir up;to excite. |
| Steadfast | Unchanging'steady'loyal. |
| Translate | To put into a different language. |