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Acquire

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To gain ownership of something, to get by one’s own efforts or actions. Verb.

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Antagonize

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To make an enemy of, to stir up anger or dislike.

Verb

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Competent

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Having the ability to do what is needed.

Adjective.

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Comprise

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  1. To form; to make up.
    Verb
  2. To consist of or include.
    Verb
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Correspond

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  1. To match; to be equal to.
    Verb.
  2. To exchange letters with another person.
    Verb
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Dilapidated

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In poor condition from neglect or age.

Adjective.

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Illustrious

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Very famous; outstanding.

Adjective

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Incident

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Something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance.
Noun.

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Inherit

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  1. To receive something from someone after that person’s death.
    Verb.
  2. To receive, as part of one’s physical or mental make-up, from one’s parents.
    Verb.
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Latitude

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  1. The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
    Noun
  2. A region as marked by its distance from the equator
    Noun
  3. Freedom from strict rules
    Noun
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Loath

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Unwilling; reluctant.

Adjective.

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Maintain

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1. To declare something to be true. 
Verb.
2. To continue in the same way or condition 
Verb.
3. To keep in good condition. 
Verb.
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Renovate

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To make like new again.

Verb

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Reprimand

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  1. To scold in harsh or formal manner.
    Verb.
  2. A strong scolding from someone in authority.
    Noun.
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Supervise

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To direct or manage activities

Verb

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