Vocab and Defin. 13 Flashcard

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Cause significant damage or harm: ____________

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wreak

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(of a person or living thing) lose vitality; grow weak or feeble. This word is ___________

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languish

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A select group superior in ability or qualities to others is ____________

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elite

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completely destroy (a building, town, or other site). This word is _________________

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raze

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A person who supports a cause or policy is an ____________

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advocate

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Wicked or cruel act involving violence or injury.

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atrocity

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Intensify, increase, or improve quality, value, or extent.

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enhance

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(of a situation) extremely serious or urgent.

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dire

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A form of language specific to a region or social group.

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dialect

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(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.

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abject