Vocabulary Flashcards 17-18

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awry

Back

away from the correct or expected course; gone wrong

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epoch

Back

a particular period of time in history characterized by distinct events

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defile

Back

make dirty or impure

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accord

Back

be consistent with; be in harmony

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curt

Back

Rudely brief and abrupt in manner

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engross

Back

take one's complete attention; captivate

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calamitous

Back

disastrous

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armistice

Back

an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce

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opus

Back

an impressive piece of work by a particular composer

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pallid

Back

faint in color; pale