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abandon

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cease to support or look after someone

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abbreviation

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a shortened form of a word or phrase

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abhor

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regard with disgust and hatred

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abrupt

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sudden and unexpected

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abyss

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a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm

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accord

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give or grant someone power, status, or recognition

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acknowledge

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accept or admit the existence or truth of

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adamant

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refusing to be persuaded to to change one's mind

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adapt

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make something suitable for a new use or purpose; modify

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adept

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very skilled or proficient at something

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adhesive

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able to stick fast to a surface or object; sticky

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admire

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regard with respect or warm approval

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affiliation

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the state or process of affiliating or being affiliated

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aggravate

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make something worse or more serious

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aggregate

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a whole formed by combining several separate elements

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agile

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able to move quickly and easily

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ail

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trouble or afflict someone in mind or body

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aimless

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without purpose or direction

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akin

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of similar character

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alarm

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an anxious awareness of danger

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alter

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change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way

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ambiguous

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open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning

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ambivalent

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having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

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amorphous

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without a clearly defined shape or form

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analyze

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examine something methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it

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ancient

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1. belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence 2. a standard, flag, or ensign

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anguish

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severe mental or physical pain or suffering

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animosity

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strong hostility

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annex

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add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document

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anxious

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feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome

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approximate

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close to the actual, but hot completely accurate or exact

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arbitrary

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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system

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arid

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having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation

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aspiration

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a hope or ambition of achieving something

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assent

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the expression of approval or agreement

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assert

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state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

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assess

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evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of

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assured

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confident

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astonish

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surprise or impress someone greatly

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audible

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able to be heard

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authentic

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of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine

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barrage

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a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area

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barren

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too poor to produce much or any vegetation

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barrier

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a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access

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bashful

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reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy

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bastion

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a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions

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benign

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gentle and kind

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betray

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expose (one's country, a group or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy

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bewilder

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cause someone to become perplexed and confused

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biased

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inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair

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blunt

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not having a sharp edge or point

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brash

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1. self- assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way 2. loose broken rock or ice

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brazen

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bold and without shame

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brittle

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hard but liable to break easily

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candid

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truthfully and straight forward; frank

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cautious

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careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

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censor

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an official who examines books, films, news, etc. that are about to be published and suppresses any parts that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security

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coerce

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persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats

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commodities

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a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper

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compassion

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sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

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compel

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force or oblige (someone) to do something

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comprehensive

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including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something

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conceal

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not allow to be seen; hide

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concise

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giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive

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condescending

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having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority

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condone

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accept behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive

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confer

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grant a title, degree, benefit, or right

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confine

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keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time)

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conform

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comply with rules, standards, or laws

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congenial

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pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own

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consensus

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a general agreement

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contradiction

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a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another

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contemplation

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the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time

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contented

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feeling or expressing happiness or satisfaction

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controversial

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giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement

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conundrum

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a confusing and difficult problem or question

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conniving

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secretly allow something immoral, illegal, or harmful to occur

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conventional

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based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed

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counsel

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advice ,especially that given formally

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cunning

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having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion

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credible

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able to be believed; convincing

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creed

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a system of religious belief; a faith

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dawdle

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waste time; be slow

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debate

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a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote

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debt

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a sum of money that is owed or due

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deceive

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deliberately cause someone to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain

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decline

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become smaller, fewer, or less; decease

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decree

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an official order that has the force of law

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defensive

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used or intended to defend or protect

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defiant

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showing defiance

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deficient

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not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient

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dejection

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a sad and depressed state; low spirits

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deliberate

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done consciously and intentionally

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delicate

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very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality

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despair

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the complete loss or absence of hope

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desolate

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uninhabited and giving an impression of bleak emptiness

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detest

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dislike intensely

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detrimental

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tending to cause harm

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devotion

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love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person or activity

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dignity

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the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect

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dilute

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make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it

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disavow

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deny any responsibility or support for

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disgraced

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loss or reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action

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dismay

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concern and distress caused by something unexpected

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disputed

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a disagreement or argument

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dissect

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methodically cut up (a body, part, or plant) in order to study its internal parts

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distasteful

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causing dislike or aversion; disagreeable or unpleasant

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distort

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pull or twist out of shape

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diversity

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the state of being diverse

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domestic

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relating to the running of a home or to family relations

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dominate

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have power or influence over

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dormant

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having normal or physical function suspended or slowed down for a period of time

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doubtful

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feeling uncertain about something

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drastic

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likely to have a strong or far- reaching effect; radical and extreme

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dread

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anticipate with great apprehension or fear

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drenched

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wet thoroughly; soak

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dubious

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hesitating or doubting

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duration

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the time during which something continues

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eager

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strongly wanting to do or have something

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economize

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spend less; reduce one's expenses

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egotist

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the fact of being excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself

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elegant

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graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

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elongate

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make something longer; especially unusually so in relation to its width

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endeavor

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try hard to do or achieve something

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entrust

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assign the responsibility for doing something to someone

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envy

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a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions; qualities; or luck

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equivalent

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equal in value, amount, function , meaning, etc.

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esteem

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respect and admiration

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eradicate

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destroy completely; put an end to

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erratic

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not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

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euphemism

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a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing

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evacuate

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remove someone from a place of danger to a safer place

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evade

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escape or avoid (someone or something ), especially by guile or trickery

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exalt

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think or speak very highly of (someone or something)

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excavate

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make (a hole or channel) by digging

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excel

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be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

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exemplify

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be a typical example of

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exile

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the state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons

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exquisite

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extremely beautiful and delicate

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extend

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cause to cover a wider area; make larger

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extinct

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having no living members

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extravagant

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lacking restraint in spending money or using resources

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falter

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lose strength or momentum

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fathom

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a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters) chiefly used in reference to the depth or water

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fatigue

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extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness

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feeble

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lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

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feisty

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having or showing exuberance, strong determination, and a lack of fear

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flaccid

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soft and hanging loosely or limply, especially so as to look or feel unpleasant

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flatter

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lavish praise and compliments on (someone) often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests

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flourish

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grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment

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foolhardy

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recklessly bold or rash

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fortunate

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favoured by or involving good luck; lucky

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frank

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1. open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters 2. stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel) to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid

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fundamental

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forming a necessary base or core; of central importance

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furious

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extremely angry; full of anger or energy; violent or intense

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gap

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a break or hole in an object or between two objects

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generous

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showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected

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genuine

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truly what something is said to be; authentic

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glean

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obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty

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glint

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give out or reflect small flashes of light

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graceful

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having or showing grace or elegance

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gratified

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give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction

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grievances

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a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment

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gullible

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easily persuaded to believe something; credulous

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haphazard

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lacking any obvious principle of organization

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hardship

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severe suffering or privation

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haughty

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arrogantly superior and disdainful

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hazard

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a danger or risk

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hesitate

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pause in indecision before saying or doing something

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hideous

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extremely ugly

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hoard

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a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded

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homely

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simple but cozy and comfortable, as in one's own home

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idealism

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the unrealistic belief in or pursuit of perfection

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illuminate

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light up

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illustrate

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provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures

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immaculate

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perfectly clean, neat, or tidy

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imply

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indicate the truth or existence of (something) by suggestion rather than explicit reference

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incident

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an instance of something happening; an event or occurrence

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incidental

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happening as a minor accompaniment to something else

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incision

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a surgical cut made in skin or flesh

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incisive

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intelligently analytical and clear- thinking

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indifferent

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having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

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indignant

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feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

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infiltrate

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enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually, especially in order to acquire secret information

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ingenuity

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the quality of being clever, original, and inventive

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inhabit

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live in or occupy (a place or environment)

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innovate

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make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products

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inquiry

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an act of asking for information

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insight

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the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something

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insolent

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showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

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integrate

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combine (one thing) with another to form a whole

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integrity

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the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

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intermission

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a pause or break

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intricate

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very complicated or detailed

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inundate

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overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with

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irate

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feeling or characterized by great anger

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jeer

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make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice

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jest

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a thing said or done for amusement; a joke

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justify

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show or probe to be right or reasonable

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keen

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1. having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm 2. wail in grief for a dead person

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kinetic

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relating to or resulting from motion

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lament

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a passionate expression of grief or sorrow

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legend

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a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated

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legitimate

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conforming to the law or to rules

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liberate

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set (someone) free from inprisonment, slavery, or oppression

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limber

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1. lithe or supple 2. the detachable front part of a gun carriage, consisting of two wheels and an axle, a pole, and a frame holding one or more ammunition boxes

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linger

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stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave

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lofty

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of imposing height

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lucrative

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producing a great deal of profit

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luminous

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giving off light; bright or shining

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lure

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tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward

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meager

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lacking in quantity or quality

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meander

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follow a winding course

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meddle

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interfere in something that is not one's concern

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menace

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a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger

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merge

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combine or cause to combine to form a singe entity

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mimic

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imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule

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mirage

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an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road caused by the refraction of light from the sky by heated air

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misery

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a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort

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moral

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concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour

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muddled

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bring into a disordered or confusing state

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mystify

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utterly bewilder or perplex (someone)

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myth

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a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events

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nag

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1. harass (someone) constantly to do something that they are averse to

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navigate

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plan and direct the course of a ship, aircraft, to other form of transport, especially by using instruments or maps

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neglect

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fail to care for properly

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noncommittal

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not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action

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nostalgic

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feeling, evoking, or characterized by nostaligia

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notorious

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famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed

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noxious

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harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

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novel

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1. a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism 2. interestingly new or unusual

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novice

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a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation

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obscure

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not discovered or well known about; uncertain

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obstacle

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a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress

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obstinate

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stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so

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occupy

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reside or have one's place of business in ( a building)

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omit

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leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully

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optimistic

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hopeful and confident about the future

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overbearing

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unpleasantly overpowering

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overt

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done or shown openly; plainly apparent

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pacify

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quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of

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pact

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a formal agreement between individuals or parties

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paltry

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very small or meagre

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parody

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an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effecta

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particle

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a minute portion of matter

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peak

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the pointed top of a mountain

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perplexed

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make (someone) feel completely baffled

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persevere

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continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication

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pervasive

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spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people

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pessmistic

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tending to see the worse aspect of things are believe that the worst will happen

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petty

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of little importance; trivial

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pinnacle

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the most successful point; the culminations

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plausible

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seeming reasonable or probable

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plight

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1. a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation 2. pledge or solemnly promise (one's faith of loyalty)

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porous

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having minute interstices through which liquid or air may pass

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precise

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marked y exactness ad accuracy of expression or detail

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predicament

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a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

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prediction

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a thing predicted; a forecast

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prejudiced

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having or showing a dislike or distrust that is derived from prejudice; biogoted

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presume

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suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability

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primary

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of chief importance; principal

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pristine

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in its original condition; unspoilt

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prominent

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important; famous

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prone

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likely or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something unpleasant or regrettable

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prophecy

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say that (a specified thing) will happen in the future

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prototype

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a first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed

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puzzled

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cause (someone) to feel confused because they cannot understand something

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ravenous

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very great; voracious

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reckless

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heedless of danger or the consequences fo one's actions; rash or impetuous

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refute

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prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove

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reject

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dismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty

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reluctant

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unwilling and hesitant; disinclined

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reminisce

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indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events

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remote

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situated far from the main centuries of population; distant

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rendezvous

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a meeting at an agreed time and place

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replenish

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fill something up again

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repress

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subdue someone or something by force

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residual

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remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone

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restore

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bring back or re-establish

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resume

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begin again or continue after a a pause or interruption

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reveal

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1. make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others 2. either side surface or an aperture in a wall for a door or window

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revere

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feel deep respect or admiration for (something)

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robust

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sturdy in construction

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routine

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a sequence of actions regularly followed

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rue

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1. bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) and wish it undone 2. a perennial evergreen shrub with bitter strong- scented lobed leaves which are used in herbal medicine

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rustic

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having a simplicity and charm that is considered typical of the countryside

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ruthless

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having or showing no pity or compassion for others

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salvage

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rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea

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satire

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the use of humor, irony, and

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savor

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taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it to the full

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scant

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barely sufficient or adequate

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scarce

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insufficient for the demand

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seldom

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not often; rarely

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sequence

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a particular order in which related things follow each other

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sincere

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free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings

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sinister

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giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen

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solemn

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foral and dignified

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solitary

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done or existing alone

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somber

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dark or dull in color or tone

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soothe

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gently calm (a person or their feelings)

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specific

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clearly defined or identified

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speck

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a tiny spot

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spirited

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full of energy, enthusiasm,and determination

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spontaneous

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performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus

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steadfast

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resolutely or dutifully form and unwavering

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subside

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become less intense, violent, or severe

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subtle

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so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe

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superb

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very good; excellent

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superfluous

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unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

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suppose

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think or assume that something is true or probable but lack proof or certain knowledge

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tact

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skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

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taper

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diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end

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task

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a piece of work to be done or undertaken

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taunt

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a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone

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tenacious

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tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely

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thrive

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grow or develop well or vigorously

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thwart

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prevent (someone) from accomplishing something

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timid

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showing a lack of courage of confidence; easily frightened

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tiresome

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causing one to feel bored or annoyed

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toil

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work extremely hard or incessantly

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torment

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sever physical or mental suffering

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tragedy

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an event causing great suffering

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ultimate

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being or happening at the end of a process; final

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unique

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being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

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unruly

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disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control

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uproot

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pull (something, especically a tree or plant) out of the ground

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utilize

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make practical and effective use of

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vend

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offer (small items) for sale, either from a stall or from a slot machine

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viewpoint

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a position giving a good view

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vigorous

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strong, healthy, and full of energy

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vivid

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producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind

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vow

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a solemn promise

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voyage

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a long journey involving travel by sea or in space

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weary

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feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion

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wily

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skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully

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wrath

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extreme anger

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zany

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amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic

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