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TermDefinition
ravageVerb to cause great damage to
depredationNoun destruction caused by robbery or looting
usurpVerb to seize unlawfully by force
acquiescedVerb agreed or gave in without protest
guileNoun clever trickery
assailVerb to attack, either with blows or words
ensuedVerb occured as a result
succorNoun aid in time of need
dissuadeVerb to divert from a course of action
entreatiesNoun earnest requests
dwindleVerb to become steadily less
incumbentAdjective required as a duty or obligation
redressNoun repayment for a wrong or injury
forbearanceNoun self-control
reelingAdjective falling back

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Creator marykelley
Created December 16, 2008
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  1. acquiesced Verb agreed or gave in without protest - 36 misses
  2. forbearance Noun self-control - 19 misses
  3. incumbent Adjective required as a duty or obligation - 18 misses
  4. ensued Verb occured as a result - 16 misses
  5. entreaties Noun earnest requests - 15 misses
  6. depredation Noun destruction caused by robbery or looting - 13 misses
  7. succor Noun aid in time of need - 12 misses