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diaspora

Posted on July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 by admin

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,…

entrench

Posted on July 29, 2015July 28, 2015 by admin

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…

scuttle

Posted on July 28, 2015July 28, 2015 by admin

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…

inscrutable

Posted on July 24, 2015July 20, 2015 by admin

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.

scrimmage

Posted on July 23, 2015July 20, 2015 by admin

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…

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