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autonomy |
n. independence;the condition of having self-government |
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besiege |
v. to crowd around in order to ask for favors; to overwhelm; to enclose with armed forces |
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devastation |
-n. destruction, desolation |
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inclement |
adj. without mercy; rough or stormy; harsh |
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latitude |
n. freedom; scope |
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perseverance |
n. persistance; steadfastness |
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precarious |
adj. unsafe, insecure, uncertain, dangerous |
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vulnerable |
adj. easily injured or hurt physically or emotionally; open to criticism or attack |
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wane |
v. to decrease gradually; to decline in power, importance, or size |
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wreak |
v. to inflict as vengeance or punishment; to express as anger or hatred |
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appease |
to soothe; pacify by giving in to demands |
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archaic |
adj. old-fashioned; no longer in general use; belonging to an earlier period; ancient |
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balmy |
adj. mild and pleasant; soothing |
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beguile |
v.to deceive or cheat; to mislead by tricking and cheating |
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commence |
v. to begin; initiate; to start |
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espionage |
n. spying |
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facsimile |
n. copy; reproduction |
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invincible |
adj. not to be overcome; unconquerable |
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pretext |
n. a false reason concealing a real one; an excuse |
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vigilant |
adj. alert, watchful, wary |
