Heroism+in+Action

media type="custom" key="6704805"**List #1**
 * 1) **to abolish** (v.) - to do away with
 * 2) **gallant** (adj.) - brave, spirited; noble
 * 3) **infamous** (adj.) - having a reputation of the worst kind
 * 4) **to persecute** (v.) - to make suffer because of one's beliefs
 * 5) **serene** (adj.) - quiet; calm; peaceful
 * 6) **wretch** (n.) - a miserable, unhappy person
 * 7) **nuisance** (n.) - an annoying person or thing
 * 8) **to cultivate** (v.) - to foster the growth of


 * List #2**
 * 1) **colossal** (adj.) - extraordinarily great in size, extent, or degree; gigantic; huge.
 * 2) **gleam** (v.) - to shine with moderate brightness
 * 3) **exonerate** (v.)- to free from blame
 * 4) **peevish** (adj.) - showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood
 * 5) **agile** (adj.) - able to move quickly and easily
 * 6) **impudent** (adj.) - marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others
 * 7) **zenith** (n.) - the highest point
 * 8) **plausible** (adj.) - believable
 * 9) **robust** (adj.) - strong and healthy

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 * List #3**
 * 1) **vital** (adj.) - extremely important
 * 2) **prowess** (n.) - exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength
 * 3) **heritage** (n.) - property that descends to an heir; a legacy
 * 4) **immense** (adj.) - vast; huge; very great
 * 5) **memento** (n.) - an object or item that serves to remind one of a person, past event, etc.; keepsake, souvenir.
 * 6) **deficit** (n.) - a deficiency in amount, a shortage
 * 7) **avid** (adj.) - characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit
 * 8) **synthetic** (adj.) - produced artificially

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 * List #4**
 * 1) **novice** (n.) - a beginner
 * 2) **sullen** (adj.) - gloomily silent
 * 3) **petrify** (v.) - to turn to stone, to scare
 * 4) **frugal** (adj.) - economical, thrifty
 * 5) **dauntless** (adj) - fearless
 * 6) **jeer** (v.) to laugh at; to ridicule
 * 7) **mimic** (v.) to imitate
 * 8) **sieve** (n.) a strainer
 * 9) **relentless** (adj.) persistent, not giving up
 * 10) **premature** (adj.) happening before the usual time

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 * List #5**
 * 1) **Apex** (n.) - the highest point
 * 2) **Indispensable** (adj.) - absolutely necessary; essential
 * 3) **Insolent** (adj.) - rude or disrespectful in language
 * 4) **Mute** (adj.) - unable to speak; silen
 * 5) **Dormant** (adj.) - not functioning; inactive
 * 6) **Sordid** (adj.) - filthy; dirty, repulsive
 * 7) **Overseer** (n.) - an inspector or supervisor
 * 8) **Relinquish** (v.) - to surrender; to give up control of
 * 9) **Prolong** (v.) - to lengthen in time; to draw out over time
 * 10) **Verify** (v.) - to establish that something is true; to confirm


 * List #6**
 * 1) **Momentous** (adj.) - very important
 * 2) **Ardent** (adj.) - passionate; devote
 * 3) **Elite** (adj.) - superior; of the highest quality
 * 4) **Futile** (adj.) - hopeless
 * 5) **Impasse** (n.) - a predicament from which there is no easy escap
 * 6) **Collaborate** (v.) - to work jointly with others; to cooperate
 * 7) **Bleak** (adj.) - lacking warmth or cheer; desolate
 * 8) **Lament** (v.) - to express sorrow; to mourn aloud
 * 9) **Incognito** (adv.) - in disguise
 * 10) **Jaded** (verb/adj.) - worn out by overwork or abuse