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daI ae spər ə 1. the scattering of Jews among the Gentiles after the Babylonian exile. 2. the body of Jews living outside of Israel. 3. a scattering of any people with a common culture,…

ihn trench transitive verb 1. to protect or fortify (oneself), as with trenches. “The enemy, however, then entrenched themselves in a third and stronger position, called Musfeia, enclosed by high hills, and fortified…

skuh təl transitive verb 1. to purposely cause a ship to sink, as by making holes in the bottom. 2. to thwart or defeat (something planned or hoped for). The Israeli leader…

ihn skru tə bl adjective impossible to comprehend or interpret; mysterious. We could not tell from the surgeon’s inscrutable expression whether the operation had been a success or not.

skrI mihj noun 1. a vigorous struggle; scuffle. A scrimmage ensued as food supplies began to be passed out. 2. a preliminary or minor encounter between enemy troops; skirmish. That day’s fighting…