Vocabulary Flashcards (Chapters 1-50)

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Perseverance

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continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties.

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Wasteland

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land where nothing can grow or develop.

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Desolate

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deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness.

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Convicted

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declared guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.

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Gruff

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rough or stern in manner, voice, or appearance.

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Juvenile

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relating to young people or youth.

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Stifling

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very hot or stuffy, causing difficulty in breathing.

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Oblivious

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unaware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

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Hover

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remain in one place in the air.

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Descendant

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a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.