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wrath n., strong, vengeful anger. The captain vented his wrath on the enemy regiment that had killed ten of his men.

fate • ful adj., deadly. The fateful winter storm claimed the lives of many travelers.

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flar • ing adj., flaming brightly or unsteadily. The flaring bonfire cast flickering shadows on our faces.

bur • nished adj., polished; made shiny by rubbing. Burnished silver sparkles like moonlight, but tarnished silver is as black as soot.

ju • bi • lant adj., joyful, triumphant. When our soccer team won, we let out jubilant shouts of celebration.

trans • fig • ure vt., give a new and exalted or spiritual appearance to. According to tradition, Buddha was transfigured while meditating under a tree.