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resent

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feel injured or angered at (sth)

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molest

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assault or abuse (a person, especially a woman or child) sexually.

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mediocre

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of only average quality; not very good.

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prominent

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important; famous.

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vicinity

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  1. neighbourhood

2. nearness

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conclude

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  1. end, finish

2. decide

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menace

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threat, danger

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victorious

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(adj.) having won a victory; triumphant.

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absurd

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foolish, ridiculous, illogical

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legislation

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law, law-making

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revive

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restore to life or consciousness.

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unruly

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disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.

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amenable

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open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
manageable

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coarse

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  1. rough or harsh in texture.

2. rude or vulgar.

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brawl

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a rough or noisy fight or quarrel.

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thrust

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push suddenly or violently in a specified direction.

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ripe

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mature

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revise

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change, alter

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pledge

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  1. solemn promise, vow

2. give as security on a loan.

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solemn

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formal and dignified.

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dignify

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  1. make (something) seem worthy and impressive.

2. give an impressive name to (someone or something unworthy of it).

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token

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symbol, sign, emblem

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archaic

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very old or old-fashioned.

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unanimous

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(of two or more people) fully in agreement.

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slender
1. slim, very thin | 2. limited, slight
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wary
on one's guard, cautious
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wretched
miserable, unhappy
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keg
a small barell
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heed
pay attention to; take notice of.
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rave
1. (v.) talk incoherently, as if one were mad. 2. (n.) an extremely enthusiastic recommendation. 3. (n.) a lively party involving dancing and drinking.
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delirious
in a state of wild excitement or ecstasy, wild
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harvest
the process or period of gathering in crops.
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abundant
very plentiful, more than enough
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subtract
take away, deduct
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jagged
with rough, sharp points protruding. | spiky
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linger
stay, remain, stay put
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vigour, vigor
1. physical strength and good health. | 2. effort, energy, and enthusiasm.
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devour
1. eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly. 2. (of fire or a similar force) destroy completely. 3. read quickly and eagerly.
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demure
(of a woman or her behaviour) reserved, modest, and shy.
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prescript
an ordinance, law, or command.
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weary
tired
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collide
hit by accident when moving. | conflict
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merit
the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.
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baffle
1. totally bewilder or perplex. | 2. block
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compel
force
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clumsy
1. done awkwardly or without skill. | 2. tactless
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quench
1. satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking. | 2. extinguish (a fire).
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utter
1. make (a sound) with one's voice. | 2. (adj) complete; absolute.
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beckon
make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow. attract
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disrupt
1. upset 2. damage 3. interrupt
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swift
prompt, rapid, fast
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miser
a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
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hoard
accumulate (money or valued objects) and hide or store away.
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disclose
make (secret or new information) known.
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culprit
a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed.
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delinquent
(typically of a young person) tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime.
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toil
work extremely hard
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blunder
stupid mistake
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retreat
withdraw
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subside
1. calm | 2. fall, go down
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maim (v.)
cripple
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commend
1. praise, compliment | 2. trust
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vain
1. having too much pride in one's ability | 2. useless
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appoint
1. assign a job or role to (someone). | 2. set a time or place, determine
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quarter
(v. ) 1. region, section 2. to provide a place to live
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morality
virtue
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roam
wander, ramble
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confine
imprison, hold in
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jest
a thing said or done for amusement ,super formal joke
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valor/ valour
bravery, courage
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distress
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
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torment
severe physical or mental suffering. | suffering
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prompt
1. cause 2. remind 3. quick 3. exactly
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scorch
1. burn the surface 2. criticise sharply 2. (informal) move very fast
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tempest
a violent windy storm
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brew
make by boiling
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a tempest in a teapot
great anger or excitement about a trivial matter
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trivial
unimportant
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redeem
1. make up for 2. regain 3. set free
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refrain
hold back
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narcotic
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