Vocabulary Flashcards

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halted

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Stopped or paused in movement or progress.

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pricked

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Pierced or punctured with a sharp point.

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threshing

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The process of separating grain from a plant, typically with a flail or by the action of a revolving mechanism.

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poignant

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Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally moving.

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thrust

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To push or drive with force; a sudden or violent lunge.