2015-2016 school spelling bee study list – Flashcards
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bat
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a usually wooden piece of sport to hit a ball
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sock
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a soft covering for the foot and lower leg
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candy
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sweets
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pull
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to hold onto something, in order to move or try to move them toward oneself or the origin of the force.
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bark
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a noise from an animal, mostly from a dog/Dead, protective wood that covers the outside of a tree trunk
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melt
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The change in state from a solid to a liquid
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sky
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the space surrounding the Earth
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lucky
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having good fortune
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smug
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contentedly confident of one's ability, superiority, or correctness; complacent.
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tank
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a large container to store liquids or gases
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napkin
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a small cloth used to clean mouth or hands, usually after eating.
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good
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correct, proper or right. "______ job!" My teacher said.
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dress
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to put clothes on
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apart
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away from another. "put your legs _____!" My PE teacher said.
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thing
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object
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all-star
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make up of the best performers or participants. a team with only really good players
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five
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5
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tiger
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A large feline cat that lives in forests.
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fuzzy
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furry, fluffy
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trace
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to outline something / a small amount
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hidden
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concealed
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navy
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a dark blue with gray and purple/ a fleet of ships; all the warships of a nation
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glass
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a hard, brittle, noncrystalline, more or less transparent substance used to make drinking vessels, windows,...
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copycat
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something/someone who mimics another's act
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plus
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increased by, +, adding to a certain number
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down
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from higher to a lower place, opposite of up
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problem
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involving difficulty, trouble or worry.
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cranny
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crack or small opening in a wall or the ground
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grandma
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your mom's mom or your dad's mom
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patch
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a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place
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soup
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a kind of liquid food served in a bowl and eaten with a spoon, made with pieces of meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
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towel
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A piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself or wiping things dry
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only
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alone in class or category. "Wow! We are the first and ______ ones here!" My friend said as we walked into our dance class.
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sailor
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a person who works on the crew of a boat or ship
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blue
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clear sky color
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which
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what one or what ones out of group
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rare
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unusual, not very often
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pamper
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to treat with a lot of care and attention
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dojo
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school training of judo, karate or other martial arts
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arch
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curved structure that goes over the top and supports an opening
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bedrock
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the solid stone under the ground and soil
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satin
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a fabric woven to create a smooth lustrous face and dull back
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dizzy
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feeling like your head spinning
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solo
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doing something by yourself, usually in an orchestra or concert
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passport
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identification document
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habits
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normal repeated behaviors
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cream
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thick part of milk that contains butterfat
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regular
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not showing change in occurrence, practice or habit. happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way
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x-ray
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to take a look at your skeleton
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teacher
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A person who teaches others
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splashy
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showy in a way that attracts attention
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Ping-Pong
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a game play on a table with wooden paddles
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attic
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a place right under a roof where people store things
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brunch
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a meal that combines breakfast and lunch, mostly at 09:30 AM, in between the meals.
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hallway
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(noun) an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
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truth
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the real state of thing, sincere,
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connect
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to attach something to another thing
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newbie
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beginner, Somebody who has just started doing an activity and is inexperienced
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husband
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a married man
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April
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the fourth month of the year
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exam
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test for something
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caramel
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a light brown color
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trademark
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A name, symbol, figure, letter, word, or mark adopted and used by a manufacturer or merchant legally in order to designate his or her goods and to distinguish them from those manufactured or sold by others.
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Velcro
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a brand of fastening tape consisting of opposing pieces of fabric, one with a dense arrangement of tiny nylon hooks and the other with a dense nylon pile, that interlock when pressed together, used as a closure on garments, luggage, etc., in place of buttons, zippers, and the like.
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atlas
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a book of maps
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motto
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a guide to ones conduct. a sentence that servers as a principle or ideal
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frothy
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foamy
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puddle
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something resembling a pool of liquid
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zilch
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zero; nothing
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length
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distance from end to end
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canopy
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a covering usually for shelter or protection
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surefire
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certain to happen and be successful
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tractor
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a powerful vehicle that pulls farm machines and hauls heavy loads
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jersey
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a plain-knit, machine-made fabric of wool, silk, nylon, rayon, etc., characteristically soft and elastic, used for garments
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sofa
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couch
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likable
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having a pleasant qualities easy to enjoy
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dozen
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a group of twelve
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people
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human beings in general
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future
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the period of time coming after the present
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cough
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Expelling air from the lungs. (ROS Respiratory)
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balm
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soothing, healing oilnment
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gusto
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enthusiastic enjoyment or delight
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marlin
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any large, saltwater game fish of the genera Makaira and Tetrapterus, having the upper jaw elongated into a spearlike structure.
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upshot
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outcome, the decisive or final result
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barter
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Exchange goods without involving money.
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hefty
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adj. impressive large/ heavy; big and strong, muscular; of considerable size or amount
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glimmer
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a small amount or degree: a faint trace. shine erratically; twinkle
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jackpot
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a usually large amount of money won in a game of chance
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warning
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to tell someone that something bad or dangerous may happen to him, threatening
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sonar
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A device that determines the distance of an object under water by recording echoes of sound waves
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garlic
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Food (Herbal medication group)
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forum
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(n.) a medium for lecture or discussion
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plaza
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A public square or other open area in a city where people can gather
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silent
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completely quiet, not making noise
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domino
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a small flat rectangular block made of wood or plastic that has one or more dots on one side and that is used in playing games
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naysayer
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a person who denies, refuses, or opposes something
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glance
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a quick look
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curries
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a food, dish, or sauce in Indian cooking that is seasoned with a mixture of spices
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layover
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a temporary stop in a journey
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splendid
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very impressive; magnificent, excellent , praiseworthy
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random
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by chance, seeming to lack a regular plan, purpose or pattern
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zinger
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a quick and clever comment that criticizes or insults someone
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Band-Aid
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A trademark for a type of adhesive bandage
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atomic
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relating to the smallest particles of an element
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native
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belonging to a particular place by birth
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watchdog
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a dog that is trained to guard a place
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dearly
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with affection : fondly In a sincere and heartfelt manner
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clutch
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to grasp and hold tightly
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polar
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of or relating to the North or South Pole or the region around it. Having a pair of equal and opposite charges.
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imposter
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a person who deceives others by pretending to be someone else
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tirade
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A long, angry speech
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field
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area, category or division of work or study
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postpone
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put off until later
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ocean
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Marine
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parade
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a long series of people or things that come one after the other groups of people moving down a public street together to celebrate something
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coward
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one who shows disgraceful fear or timidity
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error
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something that is not correct : a wrong action or statement a mistake
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owlishly
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resembling or suggesting an owl
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barrel
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a round usually wooden container with curved sides and flat ends
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acre
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A measure of land equal to 43,560 square feet.
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bawl
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to cry noisily
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euro
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european money
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tomorrow
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the next day
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wrinkle
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small ridge on a smooth surface (face or cloth); V.
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crumb
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small piece of e.g. bread or cake
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dough
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a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients that is baked to make bread, cookies, etc
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kiwi
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a flightless bird unique to New Zealand
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beagle
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a small sturdy hound of a breed with a coat of medium length, bred especially for hunting.
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rattler
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pit vipers that have a series of short, loud sounds when it is vibrated
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medley
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a musical selection made up of a series of different songs or parts of different compositions
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difficult
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hard to do. Obscure
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flattery
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praise that is not sincere
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drench
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soak, completely wet
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bonkers
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as if broken in mind crazy or mad
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seldom
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not often; rarely
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mustang
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a wild horse
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fringe
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decorative edge of hanging threads; edge
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calico
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a blotched or spotted animal (as a cat) a plain-woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern, usually on one side
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mutiny
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a situation in which a group of people refuse to obey orders and try to take control away from the person who commands them
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blossom
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the flower of a tree or bush develop or come to a promising stage
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magma
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Like a slime only made out of dried lava and is lava resistant. It is only found in the nether. When hit it bursts into three smaller magma cubes /spawns in lava.
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snippet
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a small part of something (such as a piece of music, a conversation, etc.)
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grumbling
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a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
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mineral
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a naturally occurring solid substance (as diamond, gold, or quartz) that is not of plant or animal origin
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scarlet
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bright red color
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granola
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Rolled oats mixed with various ingredients, such as dried fruit, brown sugar, and nuts, used especially as a breakfast cereal
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umpire
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A person whose job is to make sure that a sports match (baseball, cricket, tennis) is played fairly
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Americana
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materials concerning or characteristic of America
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nimble
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fast and light in motion: agile
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trinket
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a small ornament, something of little value
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shoehorn
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(v.) force into an inadequate space (people were shoehorned into cramped corners) : squeeze
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aloha
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love, affection, kindness- often use to express greeting or farewell hello or goodbye in Hawaiian
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pedigree
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a list showing the line of ancestors ofr a person or animal, Family tree
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hubbub
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noisy confusion of sound; uproar
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several
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plural, more than 2 in number but not very many
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galaxy
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a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
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torrent
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a raging flood or outpouring. A heavy stream; a gush
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announcer
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a person who brings something to public attention, radio program, give information
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beverage
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a drink
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waist
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the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
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valiant
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courageous, brave, as in battle
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thigh
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leg from the hip to the knee
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everglades
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a swampy grasslands atleast seasonally covered by slowly moving water
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summary
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a brief statement or account of the main points of something.
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atrium
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an open area inside a tall building that has windows to let light in from above /Upper chamber of the heart
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truce
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an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting, arguing, etc., for a certain period of time
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masterpiece
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perfect piece of work something of excellence
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emerald
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A green stone
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nonfiction
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writing that tells about real people, places, and events
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junior
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younger
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kangaroo
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Australia marsupial
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excuse
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(n) a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
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astronaut
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a person who is trained to travel into outer space
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lyrics
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The words to a song
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breadwinner
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person who earns the money for a family
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worrywart
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a person who worries constantly and excessively
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cymbals
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name of instrument
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dispel
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to drive away To clear away; to remove or get rid of, as if by scattering.
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phrasing
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wording, style of expression
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dwindled
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To gradually lessen; diminish in size, amount or quality
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median
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Middle number of a list from smallest to largest
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soprano
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high female voice
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tropical
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of , relating to warm, moist climate zone near the equator
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catalog
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pamphlet or book to make an itemized list of
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lactose
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milk sugar
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diploma
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a document that records that a person have completed or graduated from a school or a course
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smidge
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a small amount; a bit
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tarnish
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to become dull, discolored or stained in appereance
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fondant
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a creamy sugar preparation that is used as a basis for candies or icings
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cyberspace
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The online world of computer networks and electronic communication, especially the Internet.
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prowess
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Extraordinary ability Superior skill or ability
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measly
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contemptibly small or inferior;
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origin
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Source, ancestry
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trellis
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a crisscrossed framework of strips with open spaces in between, often used as an archway or a support for plants and vines
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autumn
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fall
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variety
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A wide range of different approaches or options
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moxie
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courage, nerve, vim, vigor
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parable
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(n.) a short narrative designed to teach a moral lesson
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chemistry
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The study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the changes it undergoes
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splurge
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spend a lot of money
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balderdash
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senseless talk or writing; nonsense
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hodgepodge
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Mixture of different kinds of things, jumble
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swollen
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tumid
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diagonal
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a straight line from one corner to another corner
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superlative
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excellent; of the highest quality The highest; above the rest
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macaw
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Large, brightly colored parrot
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Victorian
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of or pertaining to the reign of Queen Victoria; also someone who shares the values of that period
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fulfilling
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accomplishing
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columnist
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a person who writes a newspaper or magazine column
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bewilder
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(v.) to puzzle completely, to confuse
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hammock
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a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees)
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squander
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To spend foolishly, waste
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curfew
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the time that people have to be off the streets, or at which business must be closed
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absurd
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ridiculous; unreasonable, foolish
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hoity-toity
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Snobbish;arrogant, pretentious, haughty, "putting on airs"
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whiff
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a slight smell of something, smoke, gas, vapor
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nurture
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To care for
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vicinity
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(n.) the area near a place, the surrounding region
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wharf
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a large dock from which ships may load or unload
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eerily
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weirdly; mysteriously
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gauze
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a thin, transparent fabric with a loose open weave
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mirthful
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joyous; merry; gleeful.
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beret
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a round flattish cap of felt or cloth.
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evaporation
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Liquid to gas
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vigorously
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carried out forcefully and energetically
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boycott
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A group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies
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impulse
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A sudden, involuntary urge to do something
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winsome
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(adj.) charming, attractive, pleasing (often suggesting a childlike charm and innocence)
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ottoman
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an overstuffed footstool
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entertain
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to interest and amuse
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anorak
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An usually pullover hooded jacket
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documentary
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a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
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jargon
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(noun) specialized technical terminology; a characteristic language of a particular group
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gratis
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without charge or payment; free
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sympathy
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(n.) - an expression of pity for another, compassion
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paragon
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(n.) a model of excellence or perfection
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festooned
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to adorn or decorate with ribbons and decorations
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tonsils
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form a protective circle of lymphatic tissue around the entrance to the respiratory system
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mogul
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a rich or powerful person
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udon
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Japanese noodle soup with tempura shrimp, fish cake, broccoli, onions ; carrots
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frequently
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often
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pomposity
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self-important behavior; acting like a stuffed shirt
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marathon
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a long race requiring enduranc
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polemic
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controversy; argument; verbal attack
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casserole
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large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served
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platinum
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Lowest metal on the galvanic scale:
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mundane
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Boring Ordinary, common, Dull
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alpaca
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fine wool made from alpaca hair
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billiards
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The game of pool
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cyclone
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A storm with a very high wind that rotate around the center of low air pressure
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Scrooge
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a miserly, misanthropic old man a person that hate to spend money
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genteel
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refined; polite; aristocratic; affecting refinement, not rude
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collude
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to plot secretly for a deceitful or illegal purpose
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guardian
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a defender, protector, or keeper.
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mosaic
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a picture or decoration made of small, usually colored pieces of inlaid stone, glass, etc
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personnel
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staff, employees, work force
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tapioca
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Dessert
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electrode
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A metal strip that conducts electricity
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modular
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capable of being easily joined or arranged/ constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use
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quagmire
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a difficult or inextricable situation, hard to get out of
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enunciate
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to state clearly and distinctly; to pronounce
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melodramatic
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overly emotional
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epoxy
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A synthetic resin having excellent adhesive properties.
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chortle
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to chuckle with glee
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WYSIWYG
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What You See Is What You Get a display on a computer that shows exactly appearance of a printed document
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yurt
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a circular tent of felt or skins on a collapsible framework, used by nomads in Mongolia, Siberia, and Turkey.
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banquet
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a large meal for many people; a feast
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escarpment
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cliff, a steep slope resulting from erosion.
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zealous
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(adj.) fervent, filled with eagerness in pursuit of something (If he were any more zealous about getting his promotion, he'd practically live at the office.)
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decor
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the style and layout of interior furnishings See decor defined for English-language learners
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revelation
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enlightening or astonishing disclosure
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vague
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unclear expressed
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cumulus
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Fluffy, white clouds, usually with flat bottoms, that look like rounded piles of cotton.
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montage
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A quick succession of images or impressions used to express an idea.
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germane
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(adj.) pertinent , relevant, appropriate, apropos, fitting
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augment
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(v.) to make larger, increase
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serpentine
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winding or turning one way and another
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jurisdiction
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(n.) an area of authority or control; the right to administer justice
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languish
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(v.) to become weak, To lose hope, strength, or vitality because of neglect or bad conditions
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acetone
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strong solvent used to remove spirit gum or other adhesives used in makeup
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plaintiff
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A person or party filing a lawsuit
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reciprocate
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to respond in kind, to give something in return
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laceration
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a cut
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inclement
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of weather stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action, unfavorable, stormy
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generosity
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act of giving to others, willingness to contribute
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arboreal
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relating to trees; living in trees
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ramifications
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consequences, resulting developments
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excursion
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(n.) - a trip, an outing a journey taken for pleasure!
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olfactory
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Relating to the sense of smell
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adhesion
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An attraction between molecules of different substances The clinging of one substance to another
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par excellence
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being the best of its kind
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ostensibly
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to all outward appearance
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appositive
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A noun or noun substitute that is placed directly next to the noun it is describing: My student, Sidney, makes me want to retire.
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soiree
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an evening party or celebration
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effusive
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emotionally unrestrained; gushy emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative
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impervious
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does not allow something to pass through; impenetrable.
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Sanskrit
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an ancient Indian language
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espadrille
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a sandal with fabric upper and flexible often rope sole
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patrician
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belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
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estuary
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A habitat in which the fresh water of a river meets the salt water of the ocean.
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frigate
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small warship
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commodious
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roomy, spacious
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machination
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plot or scheme
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quasar
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An enormously bright, distant galaxy with a giant black hole at its center
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corollary
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a proposition that follows from (and is often appended to) one already proved; a direct or natural consequence or result
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inimical
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Hostile, unfriendly
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garrulous
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Tending to talk a lot
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tarantula
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venomous spider
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mazel tov
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a Jewish phrase expressing congratulations or wishing someone good luck.
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esplanade
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a long, open, level area, typically beside the sea, where people walk for pleasure
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smorgasbord
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a buffet offering a variety of hot and cold meats, salads, hors d'oeuvres, etc
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mawkish
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(adj.) excessively and objectionably sentimental; having a mildly sickening flavor effusively or insincerely emotional
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temerity
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unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition
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nascent
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coming or having recently come into existence
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phoenix
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a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
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buoyancy
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The ability of a fluid to exert an upward force on an object placed in it
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melee
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a noisy, confused fight
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ciao
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used as a form of greeting or parting: hello; goodbye; so long; see you later.
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schnitzel
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a seasoned and garnished veal cutlet
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porcelain
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a hard,white ceramic ware that is fired at a high temperature and is used especially for table and ornamental goods.
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evanescent
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(adj.) vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy
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pharaoh
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A ruler of ancient Egypt
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gossamer
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a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
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deciduous
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falling off at a specific season or stage of growth as of leaves; Ex. deciduous tree/teeth
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nanotechnology
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the use of single atoms and molecules to construct microscopic devices
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basilica
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A huge marble government building in ancient Rome
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solstice
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The two days of the year on which the sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator
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conglomerate
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made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
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turpitude
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a base or vile way of thinking or acting
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fungible
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interchangeable That may be measured, counted, or weighed.
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desertification
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the process of an area of land having a drought
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anemone
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a small, brightly colored sea animal that looks like a flower and sticks to rocks, coral, etc.
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oubliette
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a dungeon with the only entrance or exit being a trap door in the ceiling
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sakura
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Cherry blossom
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xenophobic
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(adj.) having abnormal fear or hatred of the strange or foreign; having fear of foreigners.
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gargantuan
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of huge or extraordinary size and power
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corsair
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a pirate of any kind or period
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idiosyncratic
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marked by a peculiar way of behaving, being, or thinking
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vituperative
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using or containing harsh, abusive censure
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orwellian
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relating to or suggestive of George Orwell 1903-1950
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bossa nova
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jazz mixed with Samba rhythms
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pachyderm
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any thick skinned hoofed animal, such as an elephant; a person who is not sensitive to criticism, ridicule, etc.; a thick-skinned person.
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vainglorious
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boastful
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hegemony
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preponderant influence or authority over others
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echelon
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A level of authority or responsibility; a rank
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larynx
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First structure of lower respiratory tract
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concatenate
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link together
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arpeggio
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the playing of the tones of a chord in rapid succession rather than simultaneously
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obelisk
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a stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top, set up as a monument or landmark.
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sanctimonious
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pretending to be morally better than other people
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force majeure
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a catastrophic occurrence beyond human control
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tungsten
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a hard metal that is used to make the thin wire in light bulbs and to harden other metals (such as steel)
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auriferous
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bearing or yielding gold
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pulchritude
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physical beauty
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de rigueur
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strictly required by etiquette, usage, or fashion
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nunchaku
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a weapon of Japanese origin made of two hardwood sticks joined at their ends by a short length of rawhide, cord, or chain.
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guttural
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formed or pronounced in the throat
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interlocutor
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n. someone who takes part in a conversation, esp. formally
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joule
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Unit used to measure energy
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freesia
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AYR- soft, highly fragrant flower
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susurration
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a whispering sound
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potpourri
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(n.) a collection of diverse or miscellaneous items; a general mixture; petals mixed with spices for scent
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leitmotif
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a dominant recurring theme.
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chihuahua
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old breed of tiny short-coated dog
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ecclesiastical
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pertaining to the church
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cozen
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to mislead by trick or fraud; decieve
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insouciance
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a relaxed and calm state : a feeling of not worrying about anything
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jai alai
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popular, fast-throwing ballgame of the region
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desiccate
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To dry out or cause things to dry out
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iroquois
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A group of tribes speaking related languages living in the eastern Great Lakes region.
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cheongsam
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Traditional Chinese female costume
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eleemosynary
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charitable
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platoon
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a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a lieutenant and divided into several sections.
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query
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a question
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maximum
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the most possible
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territory
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A particular area of land
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acquiesce
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To accept without protest; to agree or submit
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nationalism
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A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country
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latency
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the quality or state of being latent
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obscure
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difficult to understand / not clear
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Gemini
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the third astrological sign in the Zodiac.
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fundamental
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basic; primary; essential
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badger
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to pester, nag, annoy persistently
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alfresco
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in the open air; outdoors
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sustainable
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able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed / involving methods that do not completely use up or destroy natural resources / able to last or continue for a long time
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tarmac
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a road or runway made of asphalt.
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approximate
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close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact
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hypnotic
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tending to produce sleep.
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tranquil
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Calm, peaceful
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synthetic
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made or put together by people; something artificial
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organelle
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A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell
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maverick
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a nonconformist; a rebel
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infrastructure
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the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
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caftan
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cotton or silk, ankle-length garment with long sleeves
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resume
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a summary of your academic and work history
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cylindrical
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having the form of a cylinder
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alternate
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to go back and forth; change from one thing to another
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gibbous
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Moon phase in which more than half of the Moon appears to be illuminated.
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hubris
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Excessive pride or self-confidence
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pathogen
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An organism that causes disease
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carnitas
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small pieces of meat
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stagflation
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A combination of inflation and recession, usually resulting from a supply shock.
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esoteric
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difficult to understand
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pinnacle
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(n.) a high peak or point of a hill or mountain
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molasses
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a by-product of sugar production; increases palatability, reduces dust, feeding additives
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contentious
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Quarrelsome, inclined to argue
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acoustic
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(n.) science of sound; quality that makes a room easy or hard to hear in
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supine
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Lying on the back
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tenement
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A building in which several families rent rooms or apartments, often with little sanitation or safety
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philharmonic
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Pertaining to a musical organization, such as a symphony orchestra
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quid pro quo
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something given in exchange or return for something else
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iambic
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A common meter in poetry consisting of an unrhymed line with five feet or accents, each foot containing an unaccented syllable and an accented syllable.
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legislature
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legislating branch of government; CF. legislate: make laws
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spectacles
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glasses
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methodology
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a system of methods
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umbrage
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offense; resentment
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diametrically
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completely, utterly
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commandeer
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to take possession of by force especially for military purposes
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proprietary
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made and sold by one having the exclusive right to manufacture and sell
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Celsius
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A temperature scale in which water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees.
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migraine
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severe, recurring, unilateral, vascular headache
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cartouches
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frame for a hieroglyphic inscription formed by a rope design surrounding an oval space. Used to signify a sacred or honored name. Also, a decorative device or plaque for inscriptions or epitaphs
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resilience
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the ability to adapt effectively in the face of threats
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pancetta
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unsmoked bacon used in italian cuisine
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braille
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a system for blind people to read, write, and communicate to others.
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peep
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a weak, high sound like a chirp or a squeak
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around
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about, approximatly
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shoji
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a paper screen serving as a wall, partition, or sliding door
