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Unnavigable

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(of a waterway or sea) not able to be sailed on by ships or boats.
“the canal had become unnavigable”

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Mushy

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soft and having no firm shape:

Cook the lentils until they are mushy.

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Crest

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the top or highest part of something such as a wave or a hill:
the crest of a hill/wave

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Low rise pants

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Low-rise pants, also known as “low-cut jeans”, “lowriders” or “rap pants”, are a type of pants that sit low on, or below, the hips, usually at least 8 centimetres lower than the navel

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Summit

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an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries:
a summit meeting

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Gleam

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to produce or reflect a small, bright light:

He polished the table until it gleamed.

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Protest

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a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition:
Protests have been made/registered by many people who would be affected by the proposed changes.

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Tuck

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to push a loose end of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to make it tidy or comfortable:
Should I tuck my shirt into my trousers?

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Ominous

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suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen:

There was an ominous silence when I asked whether my contract was going to be renewed.

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Mirthless

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not showing real enjoyment or happiness:

a mirthless laugh/smile

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Hulking

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large and heavy:

We were stopped by two hulking security guards.

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Escarpment

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a steep slope or cliff, such as one that marks the edge of a range of hills

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Outer

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at a greater distance from the centre:

outer London

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Buggy

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Boggy ground is soft and wet.

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Authentic

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If something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is:
an authentic 1920s dress

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