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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. |
persistence; 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 |
