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basis

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the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something is developed

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fulfill

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to do something as promised or intended, or to satisfy your hopes or expectations

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facilitate

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to make something possible or easier

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assemble

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to come together in a single place or bring parts together in a single group:

  • We assembled in the meeting room after lunch.
  • to assemble data
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vice versa

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used to say that what you have just said is also true in the opposite order:

-He doesn’t trust her, and vice versa (= she also doesn’t trust him).

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negligible

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too slight or small in amount to be of importance:

-The difference between the two products is negligible.

-My knowledge of German is negligible.

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intuition

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(knowledge from) an ability to understand or know something immediately based on your feelings rather than facts:

-Often there’s no clear evidence one way or the other and you just have to base your judgment on intuition.

-[ + (that) ] I can’t explain how I knew - I just had an intuition that you’d been involved in an accident.

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grasp

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to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly:

-Rosie suddenly grasped my hand.

-…grasping the subject.

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exhaustive

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complete and including everything:

-an exhaustive study/report

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beneath

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in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something:

-Jaime hid the letter beneath a pile of papers.

-We huddled together for warmth beneath the blankets.

-After weeks at sea, it was wonderful to feel firm ground beneath our feet once more.

-Emma was so tired and hungry that her legs were beginning to give way beneath her (= she was about to fall over).

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segregation

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the policy of keeping one group of people apart from another and treating them differently, especially because of race, sex, or religion:

-The system of racial segregation that used to exist in South Africa was called apartheid.

-The community fought to end segregation in schools and housing.
the segregation of employment by gender

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plausible

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seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed:

-a plausible explanation/excuse

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collaborate

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to work with someone else for a special purpose:

-collaborate on Two writers collaborated on the script for the film.

-with someone/something to do something A German company collaborated with a Swiss firm to develop the product.

-collaborate with The team will collaborate with colleagues at another lab who conduct related research.

-collaborate in The British and Italian police collaborated in catching the terrorists.

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embark

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to go onto a ship:

-We embarked at Liverpool for New York.

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what on earth

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used for showing surprise:

-What on earth is going on in there?

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regardless

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despite; not being affected by something:

-The plan for a new office building went ahead regardless of local opposition.

-She knew it was dangerous to visit him except at night, but she set out regardless (of the risk).

-This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience.

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coherent

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If an argument, set of ideas, or a plan is coherent, it is clear and carefully considered, and each part of it connects or follows in a natural or reasonable way.

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cohesive

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united and working together effectively:

-a cohesive group

-cohesive forces

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demystify

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to make something easier to understand:

-What I need is a book that will demystify the workings of a car engine for me.

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eventual

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happening or existing at a later time or at the end, especially after a lot of effort, problems, etc.:

-The Dukes were the eventual winners of the competition.
-Although the original budget for the project was $1 billion, the eventual cost is likely to be 50 percent higher.

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colloquially

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informally and in a way that is more suitable for use in speech than in writing:

-Colloquially referred to as a “brain attack”, a stroke occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is interrupted.
-Jardine writes clearly and colloquially for the non-academic reader.

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defer

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to delay something until a later time:

-My bank has agreed to defer the repayments on my loan.
-[ + -ing verb ] Can we defer making a decision until next week?

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concurrence

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a situation in which people agree or have the same opinion:

-It will be difficult to get any sort of statewide concurrence.

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hassle

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(a situation causing) difficulty or trouble:

-I can’t face the hassle of moving again.
give someone hassle My boss has been giving me a lot of hassle this week.
-get hassle It’s one of the few bars that women can go to and not get any hassle from men.
-was such a hassle trying to get my bank account changed that I nearly gave up.
-(all) the hassle I should have taken it back to the shop but I just didn’t think it was worth (all) the hassle.

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fairground

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a large outside area used for a fair:

-There was a small fairground just by the river, with a carousel, a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel.

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nice weather for ducks

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Raining a lot. like being released from a hose.

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inhabitancy

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the fact of living in a particular place, especially when this gives you particular rights:

-The court decided that inhabitancy was not enough to ensure that a person held legal rights.
-Some of the people made a living from the land on the basis of custom and inhabitancy.

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hibernate

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(of some animals) to spend the winter sleeping:

-The turtle hibernates in a shallow burrow for six months of the year.

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endow

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to give a large amount of money to pay for creating a college, hospital, etc. or to provide an income for it:

-The state of Michigan has endowed three institutes to do research for industry.
-This hospital was endowed by the citizens of Strasbourg in the 16th century.

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veld

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flat, open country with few trees that is characteristic of parts of Southern Africa

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standout

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someone or something that you notice especially because they are an excellent example or the best example of something:

-These four players have been standouts this season.
-While all the desserts are pretty good, the clear standout is the lemon pie.

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tangible

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real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced:

-We need tangible evidence if we’re going to take legal action.
-Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours.

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immersive

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seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something:

-an immersive theatrical experience
-The new game is more immersive.

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expansion

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the increase of something in size, number, or importance:

-expansion of the rapid expansion of the software industry
-expansion into Expansion into new areas of research is possible.
-an expansion of industry

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landscape

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a large area of land, especially in relation to its appearance:

-a rural/barren landscape
Demolition firms and builders are busy —changing urban landscapes.
-The landscape is dotted with the tents of —campers and hikers.
-The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around.

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sought

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past simple and past participle of seek

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merely

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used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more:

-I wasn’t complaining, I merely said that I was tired.
-I didn’t say that you had to go - I merely suggested that you might want to go.

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retention

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the continued use, existence, or possession of something or someone:

-Two influential senators have argued for –the retention of the unpopular tax.
-The retention of old technology has slowed the company’s growth.
water/heat retention

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condemn

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to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons:

-The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and cowardice.
-The film was condemned for its sexism.

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heed

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to pay attention to something, especially advice or a warning:

-heed advice/a warning The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice/warnings about lack of safety routines.
-Perhaps they should have heeded their own advice.

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repent

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to be very sorry for something bad you have done in the past and wish that you had not done it:

-He repented (of his sins) just hours before he died.

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coronation

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a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen:

-He was present at the coronation of Queen Victoria.

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availed

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use, purpose, advantage, or profit:

-We tried to persuade her not to resign, but to no avail (= did not succeed).
-My attempts to improve the situation were of little/no avail.

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prosperity

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nostrils

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Either of two external openings of the nasal cavity in vertebrates that admit air to the lungs and smells to the olfactory nerves.

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betray

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Expose (one’s country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

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astonishing

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Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

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apathy

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Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

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evading

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Escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.

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decay

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(of organic matter) rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.

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intimacy

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close familiarity or friendship; closeness.

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distorted

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pulled or twisted out of shape; contorted.

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adversary

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one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

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compromise

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settle a dispute by mutual concession.

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retreat

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(of an army) withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat.

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disdain

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the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt.

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bygone

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belonging to an earlier time.

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sanction

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give official permission or approval for (an action).
A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.

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custody

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the protective care or guardianship of someone or something.

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trial

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a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.

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charge

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demand (an amount) as a price from someone for a service rendered or goods supplied.

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predecessor

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a person who held a job or office before the current holder.

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reciprocal

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given, felt, or done in return.

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struck

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Hit forcibly and deliberately with one’s hand or a weapon or other implement.

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accused

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A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.

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harbor

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Keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one’s mind, especially secretly.

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impending

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(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.

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unflinching

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Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty.

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insurgent

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A rebel or revolutionary.

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brink

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an extreme edge of land before a steep or vertical slope.

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incentive

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A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.

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deterrence

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The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

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rival

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A person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity.

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restraint

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A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.

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poach

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illegally hunt or catch (game or fish) on land that is not one’s own or in contravention of official protection.

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hurl

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Throw (an object) with great force.

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confrontation

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A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.

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presence

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The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing.

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martyr

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A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.

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warring

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(of two or more people or groups) in conflict with each other.

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sovereignty

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supreme power or authority.

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boasting

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Excessively proud and self-satisfied talk about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.

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rebuttal

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a refutation or contradiction.

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toll

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A charge payable for permission to use a particular bridge or road.

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chasm

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A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.

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precision

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The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

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exceedingly

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extremely

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strident

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Loud and harsh; grating.

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dwindling

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Gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.

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aspiration

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a hope or ambition of achieving something.

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defy

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Openly resist or refuse to obey.

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contrary

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opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

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reiterate

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Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

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encompass

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Surround and have or hold within.

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dampen

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Make slightly wet.

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truce

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An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.

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compound

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A thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture.

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anticipate

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Regard as probable; expect or predict.

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detour

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A long or roundabout route that is taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way.

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peninsula

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A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.

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vessel

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A ship or large boat.

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hijacker

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A person who illegally seizes an aircraft, ship, or vehicle while in transit and forces it to go to a different destination or uses it for their own purposes.

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seafarer

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A person who regularly travels by sea; a sailor.

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envy

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A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck.

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maritime

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Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.

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voyage

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A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

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drought

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A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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curtail

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Reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.

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grain

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Wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food.

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strangle

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Squeeze or constrict the neck of (a person or animal), especially so as to cause death.

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deter

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Discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

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limb

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The edge of the disk of a celestial object, especially the sun or moon.

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maelstrom

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A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river.

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indiscriminate

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Done at random or without careful judgment

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sheer

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Nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis).

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scupper

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A hole in a ship’s side to carry water overboard from the deck.

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nonetheless

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In spite of that; nevertheless.

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unveil

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remove a veil or covering from, in particular uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony.

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tarmac

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material used for surfacing roads or other outdoor areas, consisting of crushed rock mixed with tar.

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dire

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(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.

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veer

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Change direction suddenly.

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maiden

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A girl or young woman, especially an unmarried one.

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taxi

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Short for taxicab.

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taxi flight

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Rule or taxi; The journey of an aircraft on the ground using its own power (engine, etc.).

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aviation

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The flying or operating of aircraft.

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plea

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A request made in an urgent and emotional manner.

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formidable

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Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

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aviators

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a pilot

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altitude

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The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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agile

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Able to move quickly and easily.

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lucrative

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Producing a great deal of profit.

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contention

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Heated disagreement.

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unrivaled

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Better than everyone or everything of the same type.

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aileron

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A hinged surface in the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control lateral balance.

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exert

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Apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality).

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occasions

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a particular time or instance of an event.

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tacit

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understood or implied without being stated.

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quoted

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repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker.

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chairman

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a person, especially a man, designated to preside over a meeting.

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lodging

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present (a complaint, appeal, claim, etc.) formally to the proper authorities.

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vehemently

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in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.

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halt

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bring or come to an abrupt stop.

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distort

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pull or twist out of shape.

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signatories

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a party that has signed an agreement, especially a country that has signed a treaty.

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convention

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a way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity.

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constitute

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be (a part) of a whole.

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ceasefire

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a temporary suspension of fighting, typically one during which peace talks take place; a truce.

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rack

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Cause extreme physical or mental pain to; subject to extreme stress.

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paved

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(of a piece of ground) covered with concrete, asphalt, stones, or bricks.

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perseverance

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persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

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mourn

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feel or show deep sorrow or regret for (someone or their death), typically by following conventions such as the wearing of black clothes.

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plucky

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having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.

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relent

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Abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment.

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advocacy

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Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.

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detention

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The action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody, especially as a political prisoner.

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persecution

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Hostility and ill-treatment, especially on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or political beliefs.

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peddler

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A person who sells illegal drugs or illicit goods.

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avenue

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A broad road in a town or city, typically having trees at regular intervals along its sides.

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impervious

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not allowing fluid to pass through.

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vindictive

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having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

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soggy

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wet and soft.

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grief

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deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death.

158
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discrepancy

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A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

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intact

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Not damaged or impaired in any way; complete.

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ventilation

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The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.

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petition

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A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.

161
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tempt

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Entice or attempt to entice (someone) to do or acquire something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or not beneficial.

162
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sake

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for the purpose of; in the interest of; in order to achieve or preserve.

163
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stem

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The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean.

164
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obligation

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the condition of being morally or legally bound to do something.

165
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impunity

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Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

166
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tentative

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Not certain or fixed; provisional.

167
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accelerate

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(of a vehicle or other physical object) begin to move more quickly.

168
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wade

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Walk with effort through water or another liquid or viscous substance.

169
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bar

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forbid (an activity) to someone.

170
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insurrection

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A violent uprising against an authority or government.

171
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ballot

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A process of voting, in writing and typically in secret.

172
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expedite

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Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

173
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hinge

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A movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes or which connects linked objects.

174
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amendment

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A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.

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constitutional

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Relating to an established set of principles governing a state.

176
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solemn

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Formal and dignified.

177
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sway

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Move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side.

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mandate

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An official order or commission to do something.

179
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disenfranchise

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Deprive (someone) of the right to vote.

180
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sow

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An adult female pig, especially one which has farrowed.

181
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thud

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A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground.

182
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defame

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Damage the good reputation of (someone); slander or libel.

183
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columnist

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A journalist contributing regularly to a newspaper or magazine.

184
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overturn

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Tip (something) over so that it is on its side or upside down.

185
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adequate

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satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

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resentment

A

bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

187
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sewage

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waste water and excrement conveyed in sewers.

188
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rubble

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waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings.

189
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mollify

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reduce the severity of (something); soften.

190
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lieutenants

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A deputy or substitute acting for a superior

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vicinity

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The area near or surrounding a particular place.

192
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shy

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(especially of a horse) start suddenly aside in fright at an object, noise, or movement.

193
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ramble

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Walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route.

194
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gleefuly

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In an exuberantly or triumphantly joyful manner.

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resilience

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The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

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stalemate

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A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.

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utterly

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Completely and without qualification; absolutely.

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revenues

A

income, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature.

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coffer

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a strongbox or small chest for holding valuables.

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alleviate

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make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

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arteries

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any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.

202
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ante

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A stake put up by a player in poker and similar games before receiving cards.

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narrates

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give a spoken or written account of.

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deed

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An action that is performed intentionally or consciously.

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temptation

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the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

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scarce

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(especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand.

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enclave

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A portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct.

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repercussion

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an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

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impeach

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charge with treason or another crime against the state.

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cheer

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shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.

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resolution

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a firm decision to do or not to do something.

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influx

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An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.

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blatant

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(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.

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oath

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A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one’s future action or behavior.

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wheel

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Push or pull (a vehicle with wheels).

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chamber

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A large room used for formal or public events.

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scrub

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Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.

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misdemeanor

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A minor wrongdoing.

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viscera

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The internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially those in the abdomen, e.g. the intestines.

220
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syringe

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A tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream, used for cleaning wounds or body cavities, or fitted with a hollow needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids.

221
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exhilarating

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making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.

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conscript

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enlist (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed services.

223
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trenches

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a long, narrow ditch.

224
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brigade

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a subdivision of an army, typically consisting of a small number of infantry battalions and/or other units and forming part of a division.

225
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narrator

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a person who narrates something, especially a character who recounts the events of a novel or narrative poem.

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detained

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keep (someone) in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in politically sensitive situations.

227
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parole

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The release of a prisoner temporarily (for a special purpose) or permanently before the completion of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior.

228
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exile

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the state of being barred from one’s native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.

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magnate

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a wealthy and influential person, especially in business.

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dwindling

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gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.

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ration

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a fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime.

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deficits

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the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.

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let down

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a disappointment or a feeling of disappointment.

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count on

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to trusting someone or something.

235
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engulf

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(of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely.

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swathe

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wrap in several layers of fabric.

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cynically

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In a distrustful way that expresses a belief that people are motivated purely by self-interest.

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heighten

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Make or become more intense.

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correspondent

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A person who writes letters to a person or a newspaper, especially on a regular basis.

240
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mesmerize

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Hold the attention of (someone) to the exclusion of all else or so as to transfix them

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soared

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fly or rise high in the air.

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inquiry

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an act of asking for information.re

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reliant

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dependent on someone or something.

244
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whereabouts

A

where or approximately where.

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vivid

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Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

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untenable

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(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

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spill-over

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an instance of overflowing or spreading into another area.

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envoy

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a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.

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cram

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Completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.

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squalid

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(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.

251
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malnourished

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not properly nourished; suffering from malnutrition.

252
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sought

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attempt to find (something).

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sue

A

institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution), typically for redress.

254
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enact

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Make (a bill or other proposal) law.

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ambiguity

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The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

256
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dilemma

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A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.

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withstand

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Remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist.

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legislatures

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the legislative body of a country or state.

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combustible

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able to catch fire and burn easily.

260
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foam

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a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically by agitation or fermentation.

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cladding

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A covering or coating on a structure or material.

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facade

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The face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space.

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crane

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A large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam.

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adjoining

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(of a building, room, or piece of land) next to or joined with.

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triumph

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a great victory or achievement.

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Intuitive

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using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.

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voyage

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a long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

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faint

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(of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible.

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stainless

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unmarked by or resistant to stains or discoloration.

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amnesty

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an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses.

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undermining

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the action or process of lessening the effectiveness, power, or ability of someone or something, especially gradually or insidiously.

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incite

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encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).

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rally

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(of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion.

274
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faltering

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losing strength or momentum.

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storey

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a part of a building comprising all the rooms that are on the same level.

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mound

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a rounded mass projecting above a surface.

277
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splintered

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break or cause to break into small sharp fragments.

278
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crumpled

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crushed to form creases and wrinkles.

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grimace

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an ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.

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handful

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a quantity that fills the hand.

281
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debris

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scattered pieces of waste or remains.

282
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chip

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cut or break (a small piece) from a hard material.

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deprived

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suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits.

284
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shattered

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break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces.

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tamper

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interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

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retaliation

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The action of returning a military attack; counterattack.

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amendment

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a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.

288
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stampede

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a sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals.

289
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unfold

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open or spread out from a folded position.

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lorry

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a large, heavy motor vehicle for transporting goods or troops; a truck.

291
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ballot

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a process of voting, in writing and typically in secret.

292
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unanimous

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(of two or more people) fully in agreement.

293
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incite

A

encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).

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insurrectionist

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who rebels the current authority.

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volatile

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(of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures.

296
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rogue

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a dishonest or unprincipled person.

297
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dub

A

give an unofficial name or nickname to (someone or something).

298
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ranging

A

the changing

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baffle

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totally bewilder or perplex.

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rigorous

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extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.

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hiccup

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an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic sound like that of a cough.

302
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gasp

A

inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or astonishment.

303
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acre

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a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (0.405 hectare).

304
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subtle

A

(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

305
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grandiose

A

impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.

306
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deduce

A

arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion.

307
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sleek

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(of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy.

308
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hone

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smooth and sharpen (a blade).

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littered

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make (a place) untidy with rubbish or a large number of objects left lying about.

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slipper

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a comfortable slip-on shoe that is worn indoors.

311
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weave

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form (fabric or a fabric item) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them.

312
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rugged

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(of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface.

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vantage

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a place or position affording a good view of something.

314
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plume

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A long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers used by a bird for display or worn by a person for ornament.

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concede

A

admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

316
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derogatory

A

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

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aviation

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the flying or operating of aircraft.

318
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paved

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(of a piece of ground) covered with concrete, asphalt, stones, or bricks.

319
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shabby

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in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care.

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eavesdrop

A

secretly listen to a conversation.

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perfidious

A

deceitful and untrustworthy.

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perceive

A

become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.

323
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tow

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(of a motor vehicle or boat) pull (another vehicle or boat) along with a rope, chain, or tow bar.

324
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barge

A

a flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight, typically on canals and rivers, either under its own power or towed by another.

325
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bargain

A

an agreement between two or more parties as to what each party will do for the other.

326
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insurmountable

A

too great to be overcome.

327
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openness

A

lack of restriction; accessibility.

328
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diminish

A

make or become less.

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yield

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produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).

330
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disclose

A

make (secret or new information) known.

331
Q

eradicated

A

(of a tree or plant) depicted with the roots exposed.

332
Q

keen

A

wail in grief for a dead person; sing a keen.

333
Q

lay out

A

spread something out to its full extent, especially so that it can be seen.

334
Q

spook

A

frighten; unnerve.

335
Q

prospect

A

the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

336
Q

clamp down

A

suppress or prevent something in an oppressive or harsh manner.

337
Q

flounder

A

struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mud.

338
Q

pledge

A

a solemn promise or undertaking.

339
Q

espionage

A

the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.

340
Q

reprisal

A

an act of retaliation.

341
Q

distressing

A

cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

342
Q

corroborate

A

confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

343
Q

ration

A

a fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime.

344
Q

pile

A

a heap of things laid or lying one on top of another.

345
Q

muzzle

A

the projecting part of the face, including the nose and mouth, of an animal such as a dog or horse.

346
Q

decompose

A

(with reference to a dead body or other organic matter) make or become rotten; decay or cause to decay.

347
Q

courtyard

A

an unroofed area that is completely or mostly enclosed by the walls of a large building.

348
Q

Co-Star

A

An actor who shares top billing with another in a film or play.

349
Q

Aspirations

A

Strong desires or ambitions.

350
Q

Uncanniness

A

The quality of being strange or mysterious in a way that is unsettling.

351
Q

Exaggerate

A

To represent something as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.

352
Q

Omen

A

An event regarded as a portent of good or evil.

353
Q

Glossary

A

A list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with their definitions.

354
Q

Saucer

A

A small, shallow dish for holding a cup.

355
Q

Swirled

A

To move in a twisting or spiraling pattern.

356
Q

Sipped

A

To drink (a liquid) by taking small mouthfuls.

357
Q

Foamiest

A

Superlative form of “foamy,” meaning covered with foam or froth.

358
Q

Matriarchal

A

Relating to a social system in which the mother is head of the family or tribe.

359
Q

Intricate

A

Very complicated or detailed.

360
Q

Demystifying

A

To make something clearer or easier to understand.

361
Q

Shawls

A

A piece of fabric worn around the shoulders or head.

362
Q

Clairvoyants

A

People who claim to have the ability to perceive events or information beyond the natural range of the senses.

363
Q

Glimpse

A

A brief or partial view.

364
Q

Divination

A

The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the

365
Q

Allocated

A

To distribute or set aside for a specific purpose.

366
Q

Caucus

A

A meeting of members of a political party or group to select candidates or decide policy.

367
Q

Affair

A

An event or situation that is of public interest or concern.

368
Q

Propelled

A

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction.

369
Q

Pinnacle

A

The highest point or peak of achievement; the culmination or highest level of something.

370
Q

tightrope

A

A tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform balancing acts.

371
Q

mincing

A

(of a person’s behavior) affectedly dainty or delicate.

372
Q

discrediting

A

To harm the reputation of someone or something by showing that they are not to be trusted or respected.

373
Q

repressions

A

The act of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, quality, or process.

374
Q

scrubbed

A

Cleaned or cleaned up thoroughly.

375
Q

odds

A

The probability that something is the case or will happen; the chances or likelihood of something happening.

376
Q

landslide

A

he sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; a decisive majority of votes or victory in an election.

377
Q

praised

A

To express warm approval or admiration of.To express warm approval or admiration of.

378
Q

incumbent

A

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

379
Q

gauge

A

A tool or instrument for measuring or testing; the thickness, size, or capacity of something.

380
Q

quaint

A

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

381
Q

unfazed

A

Not disconcerted or perturbed.

382
Q

hamper

A

To hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

383
Q

whirring

A

Making a low, continuous, regular sound like that of a machine in operation.

384
Q

liquidated

A

To wind up the affairs of (a company or firm) by ascertaining liabilities and apportioning assets.

385
Q

loan

A

A thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest.

386
Q

affidavit

A

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

387
Q

levy

A

To impose or collect (a tax, fee, or fine).

387
Q

collateral

A

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

388
Q

setback

A

A reversal or check in progress; a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents progress.

389
Q

Condoning

A

To accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.

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