Eng IV Vocab #1

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Definition of bane?

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cause of great distress or annoyance.

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Best use of 'havoc':

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The monster wreaked havoc on the village, causing the people to run for their lives.

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Definition of prowess?

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Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

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Synonyms for purge:

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cleanse, wash, absolve

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Best use of 'ravenous':

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The ravenous teacher pounced on her lunch.

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Synonyms for scourge?

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affliction, plague, torment

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Synonyms for wail:

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howl, bawl, yowl

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Best use of 'venerable':

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The venerable hero was welcomed to the village.

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Antonyms for 'archaic'

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modern, new

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Synonyms for conjecture:

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speculation, assumption, theory