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Book 10 · High school II
Chapter 15 · List 15 · Sabotage & secrecy
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abominate (v)
To detest.
abridge (v)
To shorten.
auspicious (adj)
Favourable.
beleaguer (v)
To beset with troubles.
confidant (n)
One trusted with secrets.
iniquitous (adj)
Grossly unfair.
ostracize (v)
To exclude from society.
predecessor (n)
One who held a position before.
premeditate (v)
To plan in advance.
sabotage (n/v)
Deliberate damage; to damage.
sadistic (adj)
Taking pleasure in cruelty.
scathing (adj)
Severely critical.
transpire (v)
To happen; to become known.
ubiquitous (adj)
Everywhere.
venal (adj)
Open to bribery.