War, Revolution and Reconstruction 1914-1929

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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
    a lack of sympathy or regard for others
  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
  14. buffet
    piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room
  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 firearm with a long barrel
  25. tantamount
    being essentially equal to something
  26. in vain
    without a successful result or effect
  27. squelched
    subdued or overcome
  28. unchallenged
    generally agreed upon; not subject to questions
  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
  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 for compacting roads and pavements
  39. slow-witted
    delayed in intellectual development
  40. scoff
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  41. boast
    talk about oneself with excessive pride or self-regard
  42. show off
    display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
  43. short-lived
    lasting a very short time
  44. intercept
    seize, interrupt, or stop something on its way
  45. send in
    mail in; cause to be delivered
  46. Tannenberg
    a battle in World War I
  47. costly
    having a high price
  48. boost
    increase
  49. Hindenburg
    German field marshal and statesman
  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 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
    payment for work
  56. stalemate
    a situation in which no progress can be made
  57. stand up
    rise to one's feet
  58. inconclusive
    not putting an end to doubt or question
  59. attendant
    a person who is present and participates in a meeting
Created on Fri Dec 19 17:21:29 EST 2008

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