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aircraft carrier
The aircraft carrier sailed across the ocean, ready for its next mission.
wreckage
The wreckage of the car was scattered across the road after the accident.
behind the times
My grandparents still use a flip phone. They're really behind the times.
earl
In the story, the earl was known for his bravery and kindness.
viscount
/ˈvaɪkaʊnt/.
It is a rank that is below a marquess and above a viscount.
marquess
It is a rank that is below a marquess and above a viscount.
baron
The baron of the night
marchioness
The marchioness hosted a grand ball at her estate, inviting all the local nobility.
countess
Everyone admired the countess for her elegance and grace.
secession
Many historians study the reasons behind the secession of the southern states during the Civil War.
sentinel
The lighthouse acts as a sentinel for ships navigating the rocky coast.
insurgent
The government declared a state of emergency due to the actions of the insurgents in the region.
guerilla
The guerilla fighters launched a surprise attack at dawn.
depose
The military decided to depose the corrupt leader.
dethrone
The rebels planned to dethrone the king and establish a new government.
commodore
The towering smoke is spotted by Commodore Norrington aboard Dauntless.
admiral
During the ceremony, the admiral received a medal for bravery.
lieutenant
/luːˈtɛnənt/
The lieutenant led the team during the training exercise.
ensign
He was promoted to ensign after burning the ensign of the navy
annexation
The annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 caused a lot of international tension.
pious hope
Despite the challenges, she held onto her pious hope for a peaceful resolution.
embargo
Due to the ongoing conflict, an embargo was imposed to prevent any trade.
sanguine
The artist used sanguine tones in his painting to convey warmth and optimism.
thrift store
I found a beautiful dress at the thrift store for only five dollars.
pelt
The hunter brought back the pelt of a deer
Children love to pelt each other with snowballs in winter.
sheathe
After the battle, the knight decided to sheathe his sword.
the going rate
The going rate for a babysitter in our neighborhood is around $15 per hour.
embassy
The embassy organized a cultural event to promote friendship between the two countries.
oppositional behavior
The teacher noticed a lot of oppositional behavior in the classroom during group activities.
enmesh
The story enmeshed the characters in a web of lies and secrets.
gallantry
In the past, gallantry was expected from men when interacting with women.
entreaty
The child's entreaty for a puppy was filled with hope and excitement.
preceding
She referred to the preceding discussion in her presentation.
ammunition
The soldier checked his ammunition before going into battle.
pension scheme
Many companies offer a pension scheme to help their employees save for retirement.
deference
She covered her head in deference to Donald Chump
round a bend
The car slowed down as it approached the point where it would round a bend.
afloat
(managing to survive or stay out of trouble)
She worked hard to keep her small business afloat during tough times.
After the storm, the debris was found afloat in the river.
moon around
you are mooning around
clumpy
After the rain, the dirt in the garden became clumpy and hard to walk on.
vanities
He realized that chasing after vanities would not bring him true happiness.
pothole
Drivers should be careful to avoid potholes, especially at night.
treaty
The Germans violated Belgium's treaty of neutrality so ...
disseminate
The organization aims to disseminate information about health and wellness.
fortnight
The project is due in a fortnight, so we need to work quickly.
whorl
In biology class, we learned that the whorl of petals in a flower can help attract pollinators.
cowlick
My son has a cowlick right at the front of his hair, and it always sticks up in the morning.
fuhrer
The term "Fuhrer" is often used in discussions about World War II, especially for the Austrian Painter.
not a hair out of place
She arrived at the party looking stunning, with not a hair out of place.
last-ditch
They made a last-ditch effort to save the project before the deadline.
cadet
The cadet completed his training with excellent marks.
hunter gatherer
The hunter gatherer lifestyle required people to be skilled in tracking animals and identifying edible plants.
concubine
The king had several concubines in addition to his queen.
eunuch
The story featured a eunuch who served the queen in her palace.
fret not
When you face challenges, just fret not and keep moving forward.
posse
The posse of fans cheered loudly for their favorite band.
bickering
Instead of working together, they spent the whole meeting bickering about minor details.
iron fist
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist, silencing anyone who opposed him.
swing and a miss
He tried to impress her with his dance moves, but it was a swing and a miss.
sledge hammer
After the storm, they needed a sledge hammer to clear the fallen tree.
ventriloquist
The ventriloquist amazed the audience with his talking puppet.
liquidity
The bank has high liquidity, which means it can easily give out loans.
confucian
The Confucian values of respect and loyalty are important in many cultures.
Zhang Fei
In the story, Zhang Fei challenges his enemies with great courage.
Guan Yu
In Chinese culture, people often pray to Guan Yu for protection and good fortune.
Qin Shi Huang
Qin Shi Huang is famous for his terracotta army, which was buried with him to protect him in the afterlife.
Dong Zhuo
Many characters in the novel plot against Dong Zhuo to restore peace to the land.
regent
During the king's illness, the regent made important decisions for the country.
Yuan Shao
In many stories about the Three Kingdoms, Yuan Shao is portrayed as a rival to other warlords.
Sun Jian
Many stories are told about the strategies employed by Sun Jian.
carrion
In the forest, the smell of carrion attracted many hungry animals.
vassal
In the medieval times, many lords had vassals who fought for them in battles.
steamroll
The team managed to steamroll their opponents in the championship game.
marry off
Her parents decided to marry her off to a wealthy businessman.
overture
She made an overture to her neighbor to start a friendly conversation.
rebuff
When he asked her out, she gave him a quick rebuff and walked away.
snub
She felt hurt when her friends snubbed her invitation to the party.
repel
The strong smell of the perfume can repel insects.
specialty
Her specialty is graphic design.
impregnable
Her confidence in her plan was impregnable, making her believe that nothing could go wrong.
jumping-off
She used her first book as a jumping-off point for her writing career.
prefecture
The prefecture of Tokyo is known for its bustling city life.
Zhuge Liang
When faced with a difficult decision, she channeled her inner Zhuge Liang to find a solution.
militia
In some countries, militias play a significant role in community safety.
epicenter
The school became the epicenter of community activities during the festival.
oriental
She decorated her room with oriental rugs and artwork from various Asian cultures.
ornery
The ornery cat refused to come down from the tree, no matter how much we called it.
euthanasia
The debate over euthanasia continues to be a controversial issue in many countries.
retrofit
The city plans to retrofit old streetlights with energy-efficient LED bulbs.
crusades
The term "crusades" refers to a series of religious wars that took place during the Middle Ages, primarily between Christians and Muslims. The most famous crusades were aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land, particularly Jerusalem.
pilgrimage
The book tells the story of a man's pilgrimage across the country to find peace.
excommunicate
The church decided to excommunicate the member for his actions.
deaus vult
In the historical documentary, the narrator explained how "Deus vult" became a powerful slogan during the Crusades.
man of war
The museum had a model of a famous man of war from the 18th century.
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