Vocabulary Flashcards

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Muster

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v. to assemble for inspection, service, etc., as troops or forces. To come together; collect; assemble; gather.

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Usher

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v. to act as an usher to; lead, introduce, or conduct.

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Beholden

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adj. obligated; indebted.

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Appalled

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adj. overcome with horror, shock, outrage, or dismay.

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Wretch

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n. a deplorably unfortunate or unhappy person. A person of despicable or base character.

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Rancor

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n. bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.

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Insolent

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n. boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting.

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Peril

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n. exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger.

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Blanch

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v. to whiten by removing color; bleach.