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people who raid in search of plunder
marauders
to strip old or worn equipment or parts for use in other units to help keep them in service
cannibalize
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
sinister
to tell or write the history of; record; recount
chronicle
J.K. Rowling
to cut or teat off arms or legs
dismember
authoritatively commanded or required; obligatory
mandatory
someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes
pacifist
pleasant and easy to approach and talk to; friendly; gentle and kindly
affable
What two countries border the USA?
Mexico and Canada
a relaxed comfortable feeling
languor
energy; liveliness; strength
vitality
a young cow
heifer
to ridicule
deride
What year did the US land the first human on the moon?
1969
meticulous; careful
scrupulous
a large imposing tomb
mausoleum
a famous person
luminary
to substitute; to replace
supplant
What ancient city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?
Pompeii
a usually invisible emanation or exhalation, as of vapor or gas
effluvium
a person displaying a great technical skill in some fine art, especially in the performance of music
virtuoso
not meant to be taken seriously or literally
facetious
limber; supple
lithe
Which European country is known for tulips and windmills?
The Netherlands