Vocabulary Flashcards

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witness

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A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.

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collapse

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To fall down or give way; to fail suddenly and completely.

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vicious

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Deliberately cruel or violent.

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ingenious

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Clever, original, and inventive.

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chaos

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Complete disorder and confusion.

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compromise

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An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

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uncivilized

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Not considered to be socially, culturally, or morally advanced.

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influence

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The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

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ruins

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The remains of a building, typically an old one that has suffered much damage or disintegration.

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defy

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Openly resist or refuse to obey.