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precarious

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dangerous, uncomfortable

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nonetheless

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in spite of that

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puma

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A large American wild cat

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capybara

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a mammal that looks like a guinea pig

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florist

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a person who sells and arranges cut flowers.

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butcher

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a person kills animals and/or sells the meat.

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satin

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a smooth, glossy fabric, usually of silk

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copper

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a metal

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brawl

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a rough or noisy fight or quarrel

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clash

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fight or argue

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bicker

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argue about trivial matters.

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petty

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trivial or not important

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briefcase

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a case used for carrying documents in

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collision

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one moving object or person striking violently against another

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prance

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move with high springy steps

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vicious

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Deliberately cruel or violent

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stager

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an actor.

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neigh

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a characteristic high whinnying sound made by a horse.

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bleat

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(of a sheep, goat, or calf) make a characteristic weak, wavering cry.

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twang

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a strong ringing sound