Vocabulary Flashcards

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awry (adj., adv.)

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in a turned or twisted position or direction; wrong, out of the right or hoped-for course

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bludgeon (n.)

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a short club used as a weapon

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bludgeon (v.)

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to strike with a heavy club; to use force or strong arguments to gain some point

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chafe (v.)

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to warm by rubbing; to wear sore by rubbing; to feel annoyance or dissatisfaction, annoy, irk; to strain or press against

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chafe (n.)

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a sore or injury caused by rubbing

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dire (adj.)

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dreadful, causing fear or suffering; warning of trouble to come; demanding immediate action to avoid disaster

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encroach (v.)

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to advance beyond the usual or proper limits, trespass

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fend (v.)

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to ward off, resist; to get along, manage

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mien (n.)

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air, manner; appearance; expression

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predominant (adj.)

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the greatest in strength or power; most common