English IV: Week Two Words

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desolate

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adj. without hope

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lair

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n. a wild animal's resting place, especially one that is well hidden

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storied

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adj. full of history

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aghast

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adj. filled with horror or shock

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respite

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n. a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

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malignant

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adj. malevolent; evil

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atrocious

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adj. horrifyingly wicked

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forfeit

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v. give up

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whet

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v. sharpen

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onslaught

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n. a fierce or destructive attack