Vocabulary • Ch 1 - All Quiet on the Western Front

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Accustom

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To make someone or something used to something; to adapt to a new situation or routine.

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Peasant

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A farmer or agricultural laborer, especially one of low social status.

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Compose

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To create or write a piece of music, literature, or art.

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Deter

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To discourage someone from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear.

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Ration

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To control the amount of food or goods that a person is allowed to use, especially during shortages.

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Constraint

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A limitation or restriction on something.

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Mediate

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To intervene in a dispute to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.

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Beckon

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To make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow.

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Persist

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To continue firmly in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition.

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Queue

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A line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.