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28 Cards in this Set
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implored
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v. begged
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consequences
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n. results of an action
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foundered
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v. failed completely
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solidarity
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n. united in a cause
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curtail
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v. to cut back or shorten
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lamenting
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v. feeling great sadness
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despotism
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n. absolute authority,
unlimited power |
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precariously
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adv. in a dangerous way
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extorted
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v. forced money from with
threats |
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havoc
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n. great damage or chaos
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crucial
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adj. very important
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bolstered
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v. supported, made stronger
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excursions
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n. short trips
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barren
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adj. empty
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dire
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adj. terrible or urgent
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descended
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v. went down
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grievances
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n. reasons (real or
imaginary) for feeling angry |
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agitator
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n. a person who stirs up
trouble |
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morale
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n. state of mind, attitude
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harassed
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v. bothered or annoyed
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diverse
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adj. many different kinds
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enabled
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v. made possible for someone to do something
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deplorable
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adj. really bad, wretched
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infiltrate
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v. join the enemy to
secretly spy |
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intervened
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v. got involved,
came between |
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assert
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v. behave in a strong and
confident way |
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arbitration
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n. settle a disagreement
between two sides |
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legacy
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n. something handed down
from one person to another |
