Vocabulary Flashcards

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Deity

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A god or goddess, a supernatural being worshipped as divine.

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Flocked

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Gathered or assembled in large numbers.

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Discipline

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A branch of knowledge or study, or the practice of training oneself to obey rules or a code of behavior.

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Sovereign

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A supreme ruler or head of state.

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Parable

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A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

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Irony

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A situation in which something happens that is contrary to what is expected.

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Forfeit

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To give up or lose something as a penalty.

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Abacus

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A simple counting device consisting of beads sliding on wires or rods.

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Transform

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To change in form, appearance, or nature.