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| annals | n. historical accounts; a chronological record of the events of successive years; a periodical journal in which the records and reports of a field are compiled |
| demoralize | v. to dishearten; to undermine the confidence or morale of; to put into disorder; to confuse; to debase the morals of; to corrupt |
| disperse | v. to scatter; to cause to disappear or vanish; to disseminate (knowledge, for example); to strew or distribute widely |
| epic | n. a long narrative poem in elevated or dignified language about the adventures of a legendary hero; a series of events considered appropriate to an epic; adj. having to do with a literary epic; surpassing the usual or ordinary, particularly in scope or size; heroic and impressive in quality |
| extremity | n. the farthest point or portion; an extreme measure; the greatest or utmost degree; grave danger; a moment at which death or ruin is imminent; a bodily limb or appendage |
| inconspicuous | adj. ordinary; attracting little attention |
| intact | adj. whole, with no part missing; remaining sound, entire, or uninjured; having all physical parts |
| landlocked | adj. entirely or almost entirely surrounded by land; confined to inland waters, as certain salmon |
| negotiate | v. to arrange an agreement; to settle by discussion; to sell or discount assets; to suceed in going over or coping with; to succeed in accomplishing or managing |
| replenish | v. to restore; to refill or resupply; to nourish or inspire |
