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Marrow is often associated with nourishment and vitality.
Marrow is often associated with nourishment and vitality.
True
An incantation is a type of food for animals.
An incantation is a type of food for animals.
False
A bumpkin is considered to be a sophisticated person from an urban area.
A bumpkin is considered to be a sophisticated person from an urban area.
False
The term 'perilous' refers to something that is full of danger or risk.
The term 'perilous' refers to something that is full of danger or risk.
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A phalanx can refer to a scattered arrangement of people.
A phalanx can refer to a scattered arrangement of people.
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A rogue is typically seen as a trustworthy individual.
A rogue is typically seen as a trustworthy individual.
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Indignant feelings arise from perceived fairness and justice.
Indignant feelings arise from perceived fairness and justice.
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Sallow is a term that indicates a healthy and vibrant complexion.
Sallow is a term that indicates a healthy and vibrant complexion.
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Quagmires represent safe and stable environments.
Quagmires represent safe and stable environments.
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A phalanx commonly refers to a military formation.
A phalanx commonly refers to a military formation.
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Standing stones are often associated with ancient rituals.
Standing stones are often associated with ancient rituals.
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A warren can refer to a single burrow.
A warren can refer to a single burrow.
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Perilous means lacking any sense of danger or risk.
Perilous means lacking any sense of danger or risk.
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Vocabulary
- Rogue (160): A dishonest or unprincipled person, often operating outside conventional social norms.
- Indignant (163): Feeling anger or annoyance due to perceived unfair treatment.
- Pondering (171): Deep contemplation, often related to important decisions or responsibilities.
- Stealth (172): The act of moving or operating secretly or cautiously, especially to avoid detection.
- Sallow (176): A sickly yellowish complexion, suggesting illness or physical hardship.
- Quagmires (178): Soft, boggy land, symbolizing precarious or uncertain situations.
- Unobtrusive: Not conspicuous or attracting attention.
- Perilous: Full of danger or risk.
- Imbibed: Drank; absorbed or taken in.
- Warren: A network of interconnecting burrows, or a densely populated area.
- Commodity: A raw material or primary agricultural product.
- Pavilion: A building or structure for a specific purpose.
- Scintillating: Sparkling or shining; exciting and interesting.
- Waistcoat: A type of sleeveless clothing often worn over a shirt.
- Phalanx: A close group of people or things, often used in military formations.
- Perfunctory: Done quickly and without much care or attention.
- Provender: Food for animals.
- Spasm: A sudden, involuntary muscular contraction or tightening.
- Pinnacle (125): The highest point or peak of something.
- Barrows (128): Burial mounds or tumuli.
- Wights (128): Undead creatures or spirits, typically associated with ancient graves or barrows.
- Russet (132): A reddish-brown color, often associated with earthy tones.
- Standing stones (134): Large upright stones, often in circles or rows.
- Marrow (137): The soft, fatty substance found in bones, often symbolizing nourishment or vitality.
- Incantation (137): A series of words said as a magic spell or charm.
- Bumpkin (140): An unsophisticated or socially awkward person from the countryside.
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