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adversary
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N. An enemy or opponent.
France and Germany were adversaries in two world wars but now enjoy friendly relations. |
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baffle
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V. To confuse; to prevent from understanding.
Alice was baffled by their inappropriate behavior and didn't know how to respond. |
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blunder
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n. A stupid or careless mistake.
The campaign manager's prejudiced comment was a major bluder that cost him his job. v. 1. To make such a mistake. The chess champion blundered when she failed to protect her knight from her opponenent's bishop. 2. To move in a clumsy or careless way. The sheriff of Nottingham blundered into the trap Robin Hood had set for him. |
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colossal
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adj. Very big; enormous.
The colossal size of the Great Wall is what impressed the tourist the most. |
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scoff
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v. To mock; ridicule.
People once scoffed at the idea of space travel. |
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sentinel
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n. One who keeps watch or guards a point of entry.
Sentinels were posted to warn of the enemy's approach. |
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sinister
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adj. Suggesting or leading to evil or harm.
The villain's sinister words, "I'll be back!" sent shivers down our spines. |
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Victor
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n. The winner in a contest or struggle.
The victors of the semifinal competion will meet in the finals tomorrow. |
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Victorious
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adj. Successful in a contest or battle.
The victorious debate team was honored at a ceremony attended by the mayor. |
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siege
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n. The surrounding of a place in order to force it to surrender.
The siege of Leningrad by the German army lasted from 1941 to 1944. |
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woe
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n. 1. Deep distress or misery.
The slaves' woe was evident as they were led off to captivity. 2. Trouble; misfortune. The country's woes cannot be cured overnight. |
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woeful
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adj. 1. Full of woe; unhappy.
Those feeing the country told a woeful tale of persecution by its rulers. 2. Very bad; wretched. The pilot made a woeful error in judgement by trying to land in dense fog. |
