TBT Part 4 Vocabulary Flashcards

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wrath (n.)

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Intense anger, usually on an epic scale

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affront (n.)

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A deliberate, offensive act

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apex (n.)

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The highest point of something

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awry (adj.)

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Turned or twisted to one side

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ostracism (n.)

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The act of excluding someone by general consent

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ludicrous (adj.)

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Inviting ridicule; foolish and out of place

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capitulate (v.)

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To surrender under agreed upon conditions

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gallantry (n.)

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The quality of a hero/heroine; exceptional heroic courage when faced with danger

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emulate (v.)

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To strive to equal or match something, often by imitation

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tirade (n.)

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An angry, violently spoken speech