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obscurity

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noun
the state or condition of being dark or dim.
It was impossible to make out the man’s face in the obscurity of the cellar.
the state or condition of being unknown.
Ex:As an artist, he was rescued from obscurity when one of his works turned up in a famous collection.
that which is obscure.

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treacherous

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adjective
betraying or likely to betray trust; traitorous; faithless.
Ex:The treacherous officer betrayed his general.
dangerous; risky.
Ex:The sea was treacherous in the storm.

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turbulent

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adjective
in a state of agitation, unrest, or turmoil.
turbulent thoughts
turbulent water
marked by episodes of unrest, turmoil, violence, or the like.
Ex:The period from 1789 to 1799 was a turbulent one in French history.
tending to act violently or aggressively; unruly.

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interact

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intransitive verb
to react to one another in a social situation.
Ex:We were pleased to see that the students from the two schools were interacting well.
He’s always nervous about interacting with people at parties.
to have an effect on or modify one another.
Ex:It is important to know how the drugs interact.

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embark

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transitive verb
to put or take aboard a ship or aircraft.
More cargo was embarked when the ship made its stop in Le Havre.
to involve or invest in a venture.
intransitive verb
to board a ship, esp. to begin a voyage.
Ex:The passengers embarked at Southampton and then sailed to New York.
to set out on or begin some venture (usu. fol. by on).
Ex:He embarked on a political career.

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Stench

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noun
an unpleasant or foul odor; stink.
Ex:The stench nauseated him as he was shown through the filthy hospital ward.

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disorient

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transitive verb
to cause to lose one’s bearings or sense of direction.
to cause mental confusion in; distort one’s perceptions, sense of identity, or the like.

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exert

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transitive verb
to exercise or bring to bear (power, influence, or the like); put into action.
Ex:He exerted his influence in the company to get his son a job.
to force (oneself) into vigorous or strenuous effort.
The doctor told him not to exert himself until he had fully recovered.
Ex: I know I could succeed if I exerted myself.

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ideal

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noun
an idea of something in its perfect form or essence.
Ex:A society without violence is an ideal worth working for.
a principle or aim considered honorable; standard of excellence.
Ex:He has high ideals and always tries to act with integrity.
something or someone that embodies a standard.
Ex:Her body type is considered the ideal for a dancer.

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