Vocabulary Flashcards

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Sacrilege

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Violation or misuse of something sacred

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Pursued

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To follow or chase after something or someone.

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Forbidden

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Not allowed or prohibited

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Conjecture

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A conclusion or proposition based on incomplete information, for which no proof has been found

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Odious

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Extremely unpleasant; repulsive

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Gaiety

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The state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful.

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Anguish

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Extreme pain or distress

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Linger

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To stay in a place longer than necessary

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Seized

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To take hold of something forcibly or legally

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Hitherto

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Up to this time or until now.