L.a. Wordly Wise 15-17

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aperture

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an opening or hole

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cache

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a hiding or storage place especially for food or valuables; anything hidden or stored in such a place

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combustible

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capable of catching fire or burning

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delegate

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a person appointed to act on behalf of others; a representative; to assign or entrust to another

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inclement

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stormy; harsh; not merciful

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indelible

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not able to be erased; permanent

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malady

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a sickness or unhealthy condition

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memoir

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an account based on the author's personal experience

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paramount

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most important; chief

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rectify

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to correct or adjust

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requisite

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required; necessary; something that is required or necessary

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squeamish

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easily made to feel upset or sick to the stomach

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tract

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an area of land or water; a system of organs in the body that performs some function together; a pamphlet, often expressing religious or political ideas taht seeks to persuade

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tribulation

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great trouble or suffering

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vignette

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a short sketch that provides a clear picture

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bulwark

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a wall like structure used as a defense; a person or thing that protects or defends

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cluminate

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to reach or bring to the highest point; the result of a sustained effort; the high point or climax

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engulf

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to swallow up by covering completely; to overwhelm

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feasible

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able to be done; possible or likely

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glut

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a much larger supply than is needed; to supply a much larger amount than is needed; to eat or consume to excess

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havoc

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widespread destruction or devastation; great confusion

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impregnable

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impossible to attack succesfully

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indefatigable

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not easily made tired; tireless

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onslaught

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a fierce attack!! RAWR!! |o_o|

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phenomenon

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any fact or even that can be observed or described; an unusual fact event or person

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picturesque

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like a picture; pleasing or charming to look at

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simultaneous

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happening or existing at the same time

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stipulate

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to require as part of an agreement or contract

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susceptible

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open or subject to; easily influenced or affected by

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wrest

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to pull away from with a twist; to take by force or as if by force

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alienate

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to cause to feel unfriendly where friendliness once existed; to cause to feel alone and cut off from

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fervent

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having or showing great warmth or deep feeling; great warmth and intensity of feeling; intensely eager

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forbearance

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a showing of self-control or patience

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gullible

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easily tricked or cheated; to trusting

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hindrance

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any person or thing that is an obstacle

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inflammatory

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causing anger or trouble; to make or become swollen and sore

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ordain

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to order or prearrange; to install as a minister, priest, or rabbi, often in a special ceremony

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ovation

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an enthusiastic reception; long and loud applause

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overt

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not hidden; public

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recant

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to take back an opinion or statement; to confess to being wrong

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rejoinder

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a reply to what has been said

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reproach

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to find fault with; to blame; blame disgrace or discredit

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servile

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like a slave; excessively humble

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surpass

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to exceed or go beyond

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vilify

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to make insulting remarks about; to slander