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Reveille pg.4 |
a signal sounded especially on a bugle or drum to wake personnel in the armed forces.
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Anecdote pg.8 |
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
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Chasten pg.15 |
have a restraining or moderating effect on
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Foolhardy pg.20 |
recklessly bold or rash
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Fearsome pg. 25 |
a person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person: "what a fool I was to do this"
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Agape pg. 30 |
wide open, especially with surprise or wonder
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Catacombs pg. 33 |
an underground cemetery consisting of a subterranean gallery with recesses for tombs, as constructed by the ancient Romans
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Dignitary pg. 37 |
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
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Amphitheater pg.7 |
a round or oval building, typically unroofed, with a central space for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events. Tiers of seats for spectators surround the central space
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Lout pg. 14 |
an uncouth or aggressive man or boy
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Bark pg. 16 |
the sharp explosive cry of certain animals, especially a dog, fox, or seal
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Toga pg. 21 |
a loose flowing outer garment worn by the citizens of ancient Rome, made of a single piece of cloth and covering the whole body apart from the right arm
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Abysmal pg. 27 |
extremely bad; appalling
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Flabbergasted pg. 30 |
surprise (someone) greatly; astonish
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Conspiratorial pg. 35 |
relating to or suggestive of a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful
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Ruffian pg. 8 |
a violent person, especially one involved in crime
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Pub pg. 14 |
a tavern or bar
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Gladiator pg. 18 |
(in ancient Rome) a man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena
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Tunic pg.21 |
a loose garment, typically sleeveless and reaching to the wearer's knees, as worn in ancient Greece and Rome
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Uninitiated pg. 28 |
without special knowledge or experience
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Legionnaries pg. 33 |
a member of a legion, in particular an ancient Roman legion or the French Foreign Legion
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Mausoleum pg. 35 |
building, especially a large and stately one, housing a tomb or tombs
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