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devastated |
to destroy terribly; ruin: |
The fire devastated the city. |
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traumatized |
-to injure (tissues) by force or by thermal, chemical, etc., agents. -to cause a trauma in (the mind): |
to be traumatized by a childhood experience. |
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harrowing |
causing fright, upset, or pain: |
a harrowing storm |
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Resilience |
the ability to recover quickly from illness, misfortune, troubles, or the like. |
She sensed resilience |
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Torch |
a light, made of a stick of wood or some other substance, lighted at the upper end. something thought of as a source of knowledge or guidance: |
the torch of learning. |
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showcase |
to present as a special event: |
The TV network plans to showcase a new production of the play. |
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embroidered |
to decorate with embroidery: |
She embroidered her dress with flowers |
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Ultimately |
last; furthest or farthest: |
an ultimate destination |
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distracted |
having the attention diverted: |
I wanted to call you back but my children distracted |
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intend |
to have in mind as something to be done; |
We intend to leave in a month. |
