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IEW US Hist 1-3
IEW US History vocabulary, lessons 1-3
Term | Definition |
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pillar | a slender upright column used to support a roof |
prosperity | the state of being successful or flourishing |
transfixed | motionless with amazement or horror |
coax | to try to persuade by gentle but constant asking or other measures |
askew | not lined up straight; awry |
presume | to suppose to be true; to act without permission or authority |
flank | to be placed at the side of |
reverently | with feelings of deep respect |
resolve | to make a firm decision; to bring to a conclusion |
endeavor | to make a major effort |
appalled | surprised and dismayed |
frivolous | not serious or important; silly |