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primitive noun
something primitive; specifically : a primitive idea, term, or proposition
nomadic adjective
roaming about from place to place aimlessly, frequently, or without a fixed pattern of
Ex: raised in a nomadic family, she attended half a dozen different high schools
brumal adjective
indicative of or occurring in the winter
soliloquize verb
to utter a soliloquy : talk to oneself
dominion noun
supreme authority
Ex: the dominions of the empire
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interlace verb
to unite by or as if by lacing together
pediatrician noun
a specialist in pediatrics—called also podiatrist
cavity noun
an area of decay in a tooth
servant noun
one that serves others; especially : one that performs duties about the person or home of a master or personal employer
Ex: a public servant
populous adjective
densely populated
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aristocrat noun
one who has the bearing and viewpoint typical of the aristocracy
egotism noun
excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
insular adjective
dwelling or situated on an island
Ex: insular residents
acquaintance noun
the persons with whom one is acquainted
Ex: should auld acquaintance be forgot — Robert Burns
treachery noun
violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence
Ex: a tale of treachery and revenge
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menace noun
a show of intention to inflict harm
Ex: There was an atmosphere of menace in the city.
merciless adjective
having or showing no mercy
Ex: the merciless killing of innocent people
locomotive adjective
of or relating to travel
Ex: the locomotive ability of spiders
oppress verb
to burden spiritually or mentally : weigh heavily upon
impend verb
to be about to occur
Ex: the impending trial
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calamity noun
a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
Ex: calamities of nature, an economic calamity
inflammation noun
1. a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and pain and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue
2. the act of inflaming : the state of being inflamed
Ex: The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
metamorphose verb
to change into a different physical form especially by supernatural means
Ex: A science fiction story in which radiation metamorphoses people into giant bugs.
deliberate verb
to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
Ex: The jury deliberated for two days before reaching a verdict.
ferocity noun
the quality or state of being ferocious
Ex: We were stunned by the ferocity of the storm.
