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martyrdom n.
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state of dying for
a belief (esp. the cause of Allah).
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2
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venomous adj
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that kills as poison
does.
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rancours n.
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feeling of bitter
unforgiving hatred.
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4
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servility n.
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state of behaving
like slaves, allowing complete control by others.
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5
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spurious adj.
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false; like something
else, but falsely so.
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6
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plot v.
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plan together secretly
against someone or something.
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mill n.
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machine for crushing
corn or grain into flour.
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8
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grind v.
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crush into
small pieces or a powder.
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assert v.
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state or declare
forcefully.
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10
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chit-chat n.
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informal conversation.
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abominable adj.
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hateful; causing
great dislike.
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12
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magian n.
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citizen of
ancient Persia; worshipper of fire.
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13
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convicted v.
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accused; found
guilty.
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14
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suspicion n.
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doubt.
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15
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serpent n.
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large snake.
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16
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pit n.
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natural hole
in the ground.
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17
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effusion n.
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strong outward
flow of liquid (ex. blood).
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18
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hideous adj.
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having a terrible
effect on the senses.
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19
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ablution n.
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the washing
of parts of the body (hands, face, arms, head, legs) before perfoming
prayers.
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plea n.
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eager or serious
request.
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21
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prostrate v.
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lie down with the
face and front touching the ground as during the prayers.
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22
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stroke v.
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pass the hand
over (ex. the head) gently.
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23
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devour v.
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eat up quickly and
hungrily.
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liver n.
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large organ
in the body which produces bile and cleanses the blood.
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benignly adv
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in a state of a kind
or gentle nature.
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