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bark: [noun] a small vessel that is propelled by oars or sails
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brandished: [verb] to wave or flourish (a weapon, for example) menacingly
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commendations: [noun] something, especially an official award or citation, that commends
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direful: [adj] a) inspiring dread; terrible. b) foreshadowing evil or disaster; ominous
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furbished: [verb] to brighten by cleaning or rubbing; polish
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harbinger: [noun] one that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; a forerunner
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heath: [noun] an extensive area of uncultivated land; a moor
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plenteous: [adj] abundant; copious
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prophetic: [adj] of, belonging to, or characteristic of foretelling events as if by divine inspiration
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recompense: a) [verb] to award compensation for; make a return for b) (noun) payment or reward
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valiant: [adj] possessing valor; brave
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valor: [noun] courage and boldness, as in battle; bravery
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vantage: [noun] a position, condition, or opportunity that is likely to provide superiority in a competition or conflict; superiority.
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villainy: [noun] the quality or state of being villainous; depravity
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wrought: a) [verb] to exert oneself physically or mentally in order to do, make, or accomplish something b) (adj) created: a carefully wrought plan c) (adj) made delicately or elaborately