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S. Smith - English 9B - Vocab 1 - 2012

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eonextended length of time; often 1 billion years
embroidersewing a pattern with thread into cloth
devastatedestroy or ruin
ambrosiafood of the gods; something very pleasing to taste or smell
nemesisan opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.
veneratehold in deep respect; honor
elysianblissful; delightful
aegisprotection; support
centaurmythological beast; head, torso & arms of a man with a horse's body
circumventto go around or bypass; to avoid by deception
demoniacof pertaining to or like a demon, demonic; possessed by or as by an evil spirit; raging; frantic.
bestialhaving the form of a beast; without reason or intelligence; brutal; inhuman.
omniscienthaving complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding; perceiving all things.
tridenta 3-pronged instrument or weapon
compendiuma brief treatment or account of a subject, especially an extensive subject; a summary, epitome, or abridgment; a full list or inventory.
zephyra gentle mild breeze; the west wind; any various things of fine light quality as fabric, yarn, etc.
paralyzeto affect with paralysis; to bring to a condition of helpless stoppage, inactivity, or inability to act.
invulernableincapable of being hurt, wounded, or damaged; proof against or immune to attack; not open to denial or disproof.
displaceto compel to leave home, country, etc.; to move or put out of the usual or proper place; to take the place of; to remove from a position, office, or dignity.
toppleto fall forward as from having too heavy a top; pitch; tumble down; to lean over or jut, as if threatening to fall.


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