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The Bronze Bow Vocabulary Cards
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English
7th Grade
08/12/2010

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Tetrarch
Definition
governor of one fourth of a province
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legion
Definition
a division of the ancient Roman army comprising between 4200-6000 men
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tallith
Definition
the shawl with fringed corners traditionally worn by male Jews at prayer
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oppressed
Definition
to burden or conquer by use of force or authority
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Avenge
Definition
take revenge for a perceived wrong
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Cubits
Definition
an ancient unit of measurement
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pungent
Definition
having an intense flavor or odor
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dominion
Definition
power or the use of power; sovereignty over something
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recompense
Definition
to repay
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forge
Definition
a fireplace, hearth, or furnace in which metal is heated before shaping
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phalanx
Definition
a group of heavily armed infantry formed in ranks and files close and deep, with shields joined and long spears overlapping
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bereft
Definition
deprived; lacking something wanted, needed or expected
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intermittent
Definition
stopping and starting at regular intervals
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averted
Definition
turn away or aside
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pomegranate
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a round, thick-skinned fruit containing a mass of red, juicy seeds
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luminous
Definition
softly shining bright or radiant
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