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Synonym for asylum

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Haven, retreat , hideaway , shelter

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Asylum

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Sanctuary , refuge , institution for the mentally ill

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Bungalow

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One story house or cottage

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Synonym for bungalow

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Cabin , summer house

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Cavern

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A large cave

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Depot

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Storehouse, warehouse, railroad, bus station

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Synonym for depot

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Terminal , terminus

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Galley

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A long low ancient ship propelled by oars , the kitchen of a ship or airplane

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Hearth

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Stone floor of a fireplace

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Labyrinth

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A maze

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Synonym for labyrinth

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Intricacy , confusion , tangle

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Lagoon

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An area with shallow salt water

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Landmark

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A prominent feature of a landscape

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Synonym for landmark

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Milestone, watershed ,highlight , feature

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Metropolis

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A large city or center

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Synonym for metropolis

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Hub , seat

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Monetary

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Residence for monks

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Peninsula

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Land with water on three of its sides

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Plateau

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A piece of elevated flat land

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Synonym for plateau

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Tableland , plain , highland , Mesa

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Quay

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Wharf , dock

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Synonym for quay

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Pier, Landing

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Vestibule

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Foyer

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Synonym for vestibule

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Foyer , hallway , entryway

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Accumulate

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To collect over a period of time

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Synonym of accumulate

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Gather amass heap pile

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Antonym of accumulate

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Spend , get rid of. Throw out. Give away.

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Bankrupt

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Legally unable to pay debts

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Cache

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Safe place to hide things

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Counterfeit

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An imitation or fake copy of something

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Embezzle

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To steal money placed in their trust

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Entreat

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To ask earnestly , to plead

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Synonym of embezzle

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Pilfer

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Hoard

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To collect and to hide

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Implore

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To ask or to beg for

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Larceny

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Theft of property

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Mendicant

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One who begs

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Mortgage

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To pay back debt on a house

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Pilfer

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To steal petty objects or small sums of Money

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Plagiarize

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To steal someone’s work or thoughts / ideas without permission

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Thief

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One who steals

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Usurp

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To take or steal power

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