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War, Revolution and Reconstruction 1914-1929 59 words

December 19, 2008 By onarbo

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  1. blaze
    a strong flame that burns brightly
  2. casualty
    someone injured or killed in an accident
  3. futility
    uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
  4. thrust
    push forcefully
  5. wretched
    deserving or inciting pity
  6. trench
    any long ditch cut in the ground
  7. stench
    a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
  8. callousness
    devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
  9. breed
    cause to procreate (animals)
  10. staggering
    so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
  11. obliterate
    remove completely from recognition or memory
  12. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  13. haughty
    having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
  14. buffet
    a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
  15. dismember
    separate the limbs from the body
  16. tinge
    color lightly
  17. pervasive
    spreading or spread throughout
  18. snap up
    get hold of or seize quickly and easily
  19. superfluous
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  20. disarray
    untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)
  21. Ulster
    a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland
  22. impending
    close in time; about to occur
  23. humdrum
    tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
  24. rifle
    a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
  25. tantamount
    being essentially equal to something
  26. in vain
    to no avail
  27. squelched
    subdued or overcome
  28. unchallenged
    generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
  29. suck in
    take up as if with a sponge
  30. diversionary
    (of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive
  31. jaunty
    having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
  32. Indian summer
    a period of unusually warm weather in the autumn
  33. Liege
    city in eastern Belgium; largest French-speaking city in Belgium
  34. liege
    a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service
  35. reservist
    a member of a military reserve
  36. nightmarish
    extremely alarming
  37. dig in
    occupy a trench or secured area
  38. steamroller
    vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements
  39. slow-witted
    retarded in intellectual development
  40. scoff
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  41. boast
    show off
  42. show off
    display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
  43. short-lived
    lasting a very short time
  44. intercept
    seize on its way
  45. send in
    mail in; cause to be delivered
  46. Tannenberg
    a battle in World War I (1914); decisive German victory over the Russians
  47. costly
    having a high price
  48. boost
    increase
  49. Hindenburg
    German field marshal and statesman; as president of the Weimar Republic he reluctantly appointed Hitler as chancellor in 1933 (1847-1934)
  50. crackle
    make a crackling sound
  51. call off
    postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
  52. warfare
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
  53. dislodge
    remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
  54. Central Powers
    in World War I the alliance of Germany and Austria-Hungary and other nations allied with them in opposing the Allies
  55. wage
    something that remunerates
  56. stalemate
    a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
  57. stand up
    rise to one's feet
  58. inconclusive
    not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question
  59. attendant
    a person who is present and participates in a meeting