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What is the condition of being held against one's will?

captivity

What term is used for a magician?

conjurer

What does it mean to be charged a sum of money as a penalty?

fined

What term refers to being made speechless with surprise?

<p>flabbergasted</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for lack of knowledge?

<p>ignorance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be making up on the spur of the moment?

<p>improvising</p> Signup and view all the answers

What word describes something that is apt to spread from one to another?

<p>infectious</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for a crime called?

<p>penalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to something that has been greatly damaged?

<p>ravaged</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does undefiled mean?

<p>without loss of purity or cleanness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to people who destroy beautiful or valuable things?

<p>vandals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the word that means triumphantly?

<p>victoriously</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

  • Captivity: Refers to the state of being held against one's will, often used in contexts involving imprisonment or confinement.

  • Conjurer: A term for a magician, specifically one who performs tricks or illusions to entertain an audience.

  • Fined: The act of being charged a monetary sum as punishment, typically for breaking a law or regulation.

  • Flabbergasted: Describes a state of being extremely surprised to the point of being speechless; often conveys a strong emotional reaction.

  • Ignorance: Indicates a lack of knowledge or awareness about something, which can lead to misunderstandings or uninformed decisions.

  • Improvising: The process of creating or performing spontaneously, often without preparation, highlighting creativity and adaptability in unexpected situations.

  • Infectious: Describes something that is likely to spread from one individual to another, often used in the context of diseases or emotions.

  • Penalty: A punishment imposed for committing a crime or wrongdoing, which can take various forms, including fines or imprisonment.

  • Ravaged: Refers to something that has been greatly damaged, often implying severe destruction or decay.

  • Undefiled: Means being pure or clean, without any loss of purity; can refer to physical states or moral integrity.

  • Vandals: Individuals who intentionally destroy or damage property, often referring to acts that deface or ruin artworks or public spaces.

  • Victoriously: Describes an action or manner done in a triumphant way, often indicating success or a win following a challenge.

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