Vocabulary Flashcards

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very steep, high and often dangerous

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precipitous (adj.)

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to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively

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acquiesce (v.)

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a fight between two or more people in a public place that disturbs the peace

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affray (n.)

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an angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly relations

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quarrel (n./v.)

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a whip or lash, especially a multi-thong type, used to inflict severe corporal punishment or self-mortification

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scourged (adj.)

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accustomed or in the habit of doing something

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wont (adj.)

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in the middle of; surrounded by; among

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amid (prep.)

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person who roams from place to place with the intention of stealing or destroying things

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marauder (n.)

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to hold or tie someone, especially by their arms, so that they cannot move

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pinion (v.)

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difficult or unfortunate situation

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plight (n.)