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Unbroken Part IV Vocab
These are some of the few challenging vocab words that are in the Part IV of Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.
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9th Grade
10/29/2022

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Odyssey
Definition
A long wandering and eventful journey
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Calisthenics
Definition
Light exercises designed to promote general fitness
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Harangue
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A loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
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Caustic
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Harsh or corrosive in tone
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Foment
Definition
Try to stir up
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Leniency
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Mercifulness as a consequence of being tolerant
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Rancid
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Having a rank smell or taste
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Ubiquitous
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Being present everywhere at once
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Sympathetic
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Showing or motivated by understanding and generosity
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Purloin
Definition
Make off with belongings of others
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Incriminating
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Charging or suggestive of guilt or blame
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Intimidating
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Discouraging through fear
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Nihilism
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Complete denial of established authority and institutions
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Pummel
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Strike, usually with the fist
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Haughtiness
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Overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
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Herculean
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extremely difficult; requiring great strength
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Impunity
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exemption from punishment or loss
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Retribution
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The act of taking revenge especially in the next life
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Intolerable
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Incapable of being put up with
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Rectify
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Make right or correct
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Internment
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Confinement during wartime
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Betray
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Deliver to an enemy by treachery
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Undermine
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Destroy property or hinder normal operations
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Incendiary
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A bomb that is designed to start fires
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Empathy
Definition
Understanding and entering into another's feelings
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Acquiesce
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To agree or express agreement
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Vengeance
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Harming someone in retaliation for something they have done
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Immolate
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Offer as a sacrifice by giving up to destruction
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Subsist
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Support oneself
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Deplete
Definition
Use up, as resources or materials
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