refuge
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(nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship)
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the habitation of wild animalstype of:habitationthe native habitat or home of an animal or plant
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a safe placetype of:régiona particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
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something or someone turned to for assistance or securitytype of:ressourcea source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
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a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
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The American National Anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, is sung at assemblies, before sporting events, and it has even been sung before all the presidential debates this year. The words were written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key during the Battle of Fort McHenry in Baltimore during the war of 1812. Key's words embody a spirit of perseverance that has become essentially linked to the idea of American character and identity. Here are fifteen vocabulary from the entire Star-Spangled Banner, including words from the little-known three additional verses.
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