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Plunder-1 P.O.S.: verb Derivative:from Dutch plunderen Definition: to take (property) by force, especially in warfare
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Valor-2 P.O.S.: noun Derivative: Latin from valēre to be strong Definition: great courage, especially in battle
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Formidable-3 P.O.S.: adjective Derivative: Latin formīdābilis causing fear, equivalent Definition: causing fear, dread, awe, or admiration as a result of size, strength, power or some other impressive quality.
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Guile-4 P.O.S. : noun Derivative: Middle English Definition: Slyness, craftiness, skillful deception
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Ponderous-5 P.O.S. : adjective Derivative: Latin ponderosus "of great weight Definition: having great weight or bulk; heavy
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Profusion-6 P.O.S.: Noun Derivative: Latin profusionem - "a pouring out" Definition: plentiful amount, abundance
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Shun-7 P.O.S.: verb Derivative: Middle English verb shunnen meaning “to regard with horror; to shrink from.” Definition: to keep away from; avoid
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Ardor-8 P.O.S.: noun Derivative: Old French ardour Definition: passion; intensity of emotion; enthusiasm
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Dwindle-9 P.O.S.: verb Derivative: Old English dwīnan to waste away Definition: to gradually lessen; deminish
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Tumult-10 P.O.S.: noun Derivative: Latin tumultus- an uproar Definition: commotion; uproar
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Peril-11 P.O.S.: noun Derivative: Latin perīculum- trial, test, danger Definition: danger; risk; something that may cause injury or destruction
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Quest-12 P.O.S.: verb Derivative: Latin quaesīta- to seek Definition: to seek; search or pursue in order to find something or achieve a goal
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Shroud-13 P.O.S.: verb Derivative: Old English Definition: to cover, as with a veil or burial cloth; to conceal
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Supplication-14 P.O.S.: noun Derivative: middle English Definition: earnest or humble request or prayer
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Insidious-15 P.O.S.: adjective Derivative: Latin insidiōsus deceitful, Definition: slyly; treacherous or deceitful; scheming
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Adorn-16 P.O.S.: verb Derivative: Middle English Definition: to decorate; add beauty, honor or distinction
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Restitution-17 P.O.S.: noun Derivative: Latin Definition: compensation for something that has been lost, damaged, or taken away
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Contentious-18 P.O.S.: adjective Derivative: Latin contentiōsus Definition: quarrelsome; argumentative
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