 | Term | Definition |
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awe |
(n) a feeling of fear or nervous wonder and respect |
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awe |
(v) to fill with awe |
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awesome |
(adj) causing feelings of awe |
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catastrophe |
(n) something that causes great loss and suffering; a terrible disaster |
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collide |
(v) to come together with great force |
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collision |
(n) the act of colliding |
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consequence |
(n) a result or outcome |
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consequence |
(n) importance |
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deceive |
(v) to cause to believe something that is not true |
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deceptive |
(adj) intended to or likely to deceive or mislead |
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deception |
(n) an act of deceiving |
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fatality |
(n) a death resulting from an accident or disaster |
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improvise |
(v) to compose or perform without preparation |
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improvise |
(v) to make do with whatever is on hand |
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loom |
(n) a machine or device for weaving cloth |
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loom |
(v) to appear in a sudden and frightening way |
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loom |
(v) to get frighteningly close |
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lull |
(v) to cause to relax |
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lull |
(n) a temporary calm or quiet period |
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placid |
(adj) calm and peaceful |
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predicament |
(n) a difficult or trying situation |
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priority |
(n) the state or condition of being before another in importance or time |
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reinforce |
(v) to increase or strengthen |
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reinforcements |
(n) extra people such as soldiers or police sent to provide help |
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stern |
(n) the rear part of a boat |
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stern |
(adj) unpleasantly severe |
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treacherous |
(adj) not to be trusted |
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treacherous |
(adj) actually dangerous while seeming to be safe |
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