Set: Hiroshima Chapter 1

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TermDefinition
B-SanJapanese name for B-29 Bomber
SeppukuSuicide as a matter of honor
ShogunLeader of the Samarai
ProminenceStanding out so as to b e seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable
PhilanthropiesConcern for human welfare and advancement
PummeledTo beat or thrash with or as if with the fists
HedonisticA person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self gratification
XenophobicAn unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers
IncapacitatedUnable to act, respond, or the like
IonizationTo seperate or change into ions
VortexA state of affairs likened to a whirlpool for violent activity, irresistible force, etc.
HemorrhagesExcessive discharge of blood from the blood vessels; profuse bleeding
RemnantsSomething left over; a remainder
ScavengedTo take or gather from discarde material; to search--especially for food
TalismanicAmulet or charm; Anything whose presence excercises a remarkable or powerful influence on human feelings or actions
ConflagurationA large destructive fire

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Creator acwarner
Created February 10, 2009
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Chapter 1 Vocabulary terms for the Biography Hioshima

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  1. Prominence Standing out so as to b e seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable - 7 misses
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  6. Shogun Leader of the Samarai - 3 misses
  7. Talismanic Amulet or charm; Anything whose presence excercises a remarkable or powerful influence on human feelings or actions - 2 misses