Chapter 16
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Apocalyptic | Involving predicting disastrous, uncontrollable events. |
| Concatenation | A joining or linking together of elements |
| Convulse | To shake or cause to shake suddenly and violently. |
| Decree | An order or decision which, according to its author, must be obeyed. |
| Expatriate | One who leaves his or her country to live elsewhere. |
| Fetid | Smelling very bad; stinking. |
| Holocaust | 1.)A catastrophic event resulting in widespread loss of life. 2.) Widespread destruction caused by fire. |
| Infraction | A violation or breaking of a rule. |
| Insouciance | Freedom from concern; lighthearted lack of awareness. |
| Minion | A slavish follower, attendant, or supporter. |
| Sanguinary | 1.) Involving bloodshed or killing. 2.) Bloodthirsty; cruel. |
| Staccato | Broken up into short sharp bursts. |
| Sybaritic | Marked by extravagant pleasure and luxury. |
| Thespian | An actor or actress. |
| Verisimilitude | The quality of appearing true; depicting realism. |
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