embracing a variety of subjects; capable of many uses
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flirtation
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behavior that demonstrates playful sexual behavior
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chronicle
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historical account of events in order of time
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convention
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agreement, contract; usage or custom in social matters
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likewise
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in like manner, similarly; in addition
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engraved
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physically written into
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rafter
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a beam extending from the peak of a roof
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stature
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natural height; status or quality gained by growth
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rebuked
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express sharp disapproval or criticism
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sow
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plant by scattering
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glittering
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shining
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patronize
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to adopt a superior and snobby air towards; to be a frequent or regular client of
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deprivation
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a damaging lack of something
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unsightly
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not pleasing to see
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statutory
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realting to statues
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plasied
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spur
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a thing that prompts or encourages someone; an incentive.
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stomped
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tread heavily and noisily
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rectify
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to fix; to make right
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undulating
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move in a wavelike motion
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decorative
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serving to make something more attractive
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predecessor
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one that precedes; a person who has previously occupied a position or office which another had succeeded
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naive
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clueless
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tenacious
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not easily pulled apart; persistent, not giving up
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abolition
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to act of destroying a system, practice, or institution
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yonder
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in the far distance
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cowhide
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a cow's hide (outside skin)
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plow
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an implement used to cut, lift, and turn over soil especially in preparing a seedbed
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devious
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a path longer and less direct than, showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics
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subtle
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so delicate or precise to be difficult to describe
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immobile
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not moving, motionless
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fluctuate
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to shift back and forth; to rise and fall
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distortion
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twisting or altering something out of its true or original state
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shudder
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to tremble convulsively
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coaxed
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persuade by flattery
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mediocre
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of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance; so-so
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abundant
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existing or occurring in large amounts
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contempt
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to despise, hate; lack of respect for something
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convulsion
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a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or body
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sycamores
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a type of tree
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reckless
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without thinking or caring about the consequences of am action
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unquenchable
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not able to be satisfied
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malignant
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evil in nature; tending to produce death or deterioration
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intricate
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very complicated or detailed
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pulsating
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throbbing, expand and contract with strong movements
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frowning
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to furrow one's brows in displeasure
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aboundant
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more than enough
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deter
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discourage someone from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
prevent the occurrence of
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peculiar
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strange or odd; unusual; particular; special.
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promulgation
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support;supporter
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enactment
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the process of passing legislation
a law that is passed
a process of acting something out
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petal
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each of the segments of the corolla of a flower which are modified leaves and are typically colored.
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unfurl
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make or become spread out from a rolled or folded state, especially in order to be open to the wind.
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alter
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to change or to cause to change in characteristic or composition.
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nectar
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a sugary fluid secreted by plants, which makes into honey by bees.
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proclaim
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announce officially or publicly.
declare officially; demonstrate or indicate clearly
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redress
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remedy or set right
remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance
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defecate
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discharge feces from the body
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pollinate
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to convey pollen to or deposit pollen on and so allow fertilization.
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gourd
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a fleshy, typically large fruit with a hard skin, some varieties of which are edible.
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flared
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burn with a sudden intensity.
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pulpit
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a raised platform or lectern in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon.
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interpose
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to place or insert between one thing and another.
to say (words) as an interruption.
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suffice
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be enough or adequate; meet the needs of.
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crux
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the decisive or most important point at issue.
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reception
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the action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted.
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embody
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be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to.
provide with a physical form.
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epistemological
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relating to the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods.
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proliferate
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increase rapidly in numbers; reproduce rapidly; cause to reproduce rapidly.
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indifference
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lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
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democratisation
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the introduction of a democratic system or democratic principles.
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authoritative
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able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.
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interposition
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main driving force
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reverence
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deep respect for someone or something.
a gesture indicati of respect or curtsy.
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endeavor
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to try hard to do or achieve something
an attempt to achieve a goal
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amend
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to make minor changes in order to make it fairer, more accurate, or more up-to-date.
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urge
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to encourage
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vestigial
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forming a very small remnant of something that was once much larger or more noticeable.
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reluctance
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unwillingness or disinclination to do something.
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prattle
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talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way.
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mere
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a lake, pond; the smallest or slightest; that is solely or no more or better than what is specified.
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limp
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walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.
a tendency to limp.
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ubiquitous
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present, appearing, or found everywhere.
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provision
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an amount or thing supplied or provided.
aa condition or requirement in a legal document
the action of providing or supplying something for use.
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sake
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used to express impatience, annoyance, urgency, or desperation; for the purpose of; in the interest of; in order to achieve or preserve.
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smudge
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(v.)cause to become messily smeared by rubbing it.
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accompany
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to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort.
to be present or occur at the same time as something else.
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explicit
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clear; be able to see through
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shuttle
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a form of transportation that travels regularly between two places.
to travel regularly between two or more places
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trample
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tread on and crush
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dreaded
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regarded with great fear or apprehension
to anticipate with great apprehension or fear
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swab
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to clean
an absorbent pad or piece of material used in surgery and medicine for cleaning wounds; a mop or other absorbent device for cleaning or mopping up a floor or other surface.
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ramp up
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increase or cause to increase in amount.
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grove
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a small wood, orchard, or group of trees.
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aviator
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a pilot
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legislative
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having the power to make laws
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desolation
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a state of complete emptiness or destruction.
loneliness
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acquisition
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the learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality.
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adjudication
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the action or process of adjudicating.
a formal judgment on a disputed matter.
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orchard
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a piece of land planted with fruit trees.
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yearn
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have an intense feeling of longing(wanting) for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
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administer
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manage and be responsible for the running of.
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obsolete
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none existent
no longer produced or used.
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embrace
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to accept
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contemporary
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living or occurring at the same time.
a person or thing living or existing at the same time as another.
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covet
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yearn to possess or have(something).
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fatuous
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silly and pointless
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expedite
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make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
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prosperous
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successful in material terms.
bringing wealth and success
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prevail
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prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious
persuade someone to do something.
be widespread in a particular area at a particular time.
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hasten
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to make faster
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exhaustive
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examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects, fully comprehensive
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primitive
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synonyms: ancient, first.
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contemplate
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look thoughtfully for a long time at
think about
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interminable
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endless
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lithography
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the process of printing from a flat surface treated so as to repel the ink except where it is required for printing.
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cede
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give up(power or territory)
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irresistible
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too attractive and tempting to be resisted
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jurisdiction
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the official power to make legal decisions and judgements.
the extent of the power to make legal decisions and judgments.
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diversion
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adjudicate
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make a formal judgement or decision about a problem or disputed matter.
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stricken
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(adj)showing great distress
seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling.
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scrutinize
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examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
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dissolution
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the closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body,
decomposition.
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concession
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a thing that is granted
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fascination
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the power to fascinate someone; the quality of being fascinating.
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proprietor
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the owner of a business, or holder of property.
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devour
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eat hungrily or quickly; read quickly and eagerly
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perchance
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by some chance; perhaps
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apt
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appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
having a tendency to do something
quick to learn
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confer
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have discussions, exchange opinions; grant or bestow
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fascinate
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draw irresistibly the attention and interest of someone
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drastic
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extra
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monetary
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relating to money or currency
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quarrel
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(n.)an angry argument or disagreement.
(v.)have an angry argument or disagreement,
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imperceptibly
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impossible to perceive
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fade
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gradually grow faint and disapper
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bewilder
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cause to become perplexed and confused
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desecrate
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treat with violent disrespect;violate
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transgress
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to infringe or go beyond the bounds of
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sacred
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religious rather than secular.
embodying the laws or doctrines of a religion.
regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular religion or individual.
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advocate
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to publicly encourage; to urge
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
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squabbling
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quarrel noisily over a trivial matter.
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frown
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disapprove of.; furrow one's brow in an expression of disapproval, displeasure, or concentration.
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bestow
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confer or present (an honor, right, or gift)
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stimulate
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to raise level of nerve
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indolent
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(adj) wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
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slender
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gracefully thin.
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recline
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lean or lie back in a relaxed position with the back supported.
be able to have the back moved into a sloping position.
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vociferously
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in a loud and forceful manner.
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adorn
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make more beautiful or attractive.
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dazzle
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(of a bright light) blind (a person) temporarily.
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settee
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a long upholstered seat for more than one person.
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doom
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(v.)condemn to certain destruction or death.
cause to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome.
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imperceptible
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impossible to perceive
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perceive
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(v.) become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
interpret or look on (something) in a particular way; regard as.
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mettle
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(n.)a person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way.
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tenacity
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(n.) the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip; determination; perseverance.
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resemble
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have qualities or features, especially those of appearance, in common with( someone); look or seem like.
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galvanize
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(v.)shock or excite someone, typically into taking action.
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awning
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a sheet of canvas or other material stretched on a frame and used to keep the sun or rain off a storefront, window, doorway, or deck.
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entrench
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establish ( an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.
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accustom
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(v.)make (someone or something) accept something as normal or usual.
be used to.
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hideous
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(adj.) ugly or disgusting to look at
extremely unpleasant.
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laboriously
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(adv) in a way that takes considerable time and effort.
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genteel
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(adj) polite, refined, or respectable.
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rigor
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(n.) the quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.
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controversial
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(adj) giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.
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altruistic
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showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
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indignantly
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(adv) in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived a unfair
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etch
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engrave (metal, glass. or stone) by coating it with a protective layer.
cut or carve on surface.
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irises
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a flat colored membrane behind the cornea of the eye, with an adjustable circular opening in the center.
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astonishing
astonish
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(adj.)extremely surprising or impressive; amazing
(v.)surprise or impress (someone) greatly.
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assimilate
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take in( information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.
cause to resemble.
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assent
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(n.) the expression of approval or agreement.
(v.) express approval or agreement.
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retain
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(v.)continue to have something.
keep in one's memory.
absorb and continue to hold a substance.
keep in place.
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stodgy
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(adj.)dull and uninspired; boring; unexciting;
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perch
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(v.)be situated above or on the edge of something.
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impose (on)
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(v)force something unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment.
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supple
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bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.
(v.) make more flexible.
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tendentious
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(adj) expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one.
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invincible
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(adj)too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
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aft
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at, near, or toward the stern of a ship
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rational
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(adj) based on or in accordance with reason or logic; logical.
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intermittently
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(adv.) at irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily.
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wicker
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intensify
Front
become or make more intense.
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outhouse
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an outbuilding containing a toilet.
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utter
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(adj.)complete; absolute.
(v.) make (a sound) with one's voice.
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shore
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the land along the edge of a sea lake or other large body of water.
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wrench
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(v.) pull or twist suddenly and violently.
injure a part of body as a result of a sudden twisting movement.
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nonchalantly
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in a casually calm and relaxed manner.
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clad
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provide with a covering or coating.
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precede
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(v.)come before (something) in time.
come before in order or position
go in front or ahead of.
preface or introduce something with.
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allure
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(n.)the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
(v.)powerfully attract or charm.
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radiant
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(adj)sending out light; shining brightly.
(n.)a point or object from which light or heat radiates, especially a heating element in an electric or gas heater.
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enlightenment
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(n) the action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened.
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pretension
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(n.)a claim or the assertion of a claim to something.
ostentatiousness.
(v.) apply tension to an object before some other process or event
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contrived
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protent
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(n.) a sign or warning that something is likely to happen
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portentous
Front
(adj) of or like a portent
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cunning
Front
(adj.) having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; 교활한.
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lieutenant
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(n.) a deputy or substitute acting for a superior.
a naval officer of a high rank.
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carcinoma
Front
(n.)a cancer arising in the epithelial tissue of the skin or of the lining of the internal organs.
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substantial
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(adj)of considerable importance.
concerning the essentials of something.
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deceive (into)
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(v.)cause someone to believe something that is not true.
give a mistaken impression.
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ostentatious
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(adj.) designed to impress or attract notice.
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contrive
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(v.) create an object or a situation by deliberate use of skill and artifice.
manage to do something foolish or create an undesirable situation.
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battalion
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(n.) a large body of troops ready for battle
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vanity
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(n.)excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
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corridor
Front
(n.) a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms.
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vengeance
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(n.) punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge.
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infantry
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(n.) soldiers marching or fighting on foot.
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restraint
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(n.) a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.
unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behavior; self-control