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Dominion(noun)

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Complete control over something

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Incumbent upon(adj)

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Showing that it is your duty to do something

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Redress(Tran verb)

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To redress a wrong means that you do something to correct a wrong.

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Usurp(trans verb)

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To take a position of power by force. A person who usurps the throne is called a usurper.

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Guile(noun)

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Sly intelligence; the type of intelligence used to deceive.

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Forbearance(noun)

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Patience, restraint

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Incarnate(adj)

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Embodied in flesh, in human form.

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Zenith(noun)

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The time at which something is most powerful or successful.

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Wax(verb)

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To increase in size, number, strength, or intensity.

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Acquiesce(verb)

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To accept something without protest.

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Succor(noun)

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Assistance and support.

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Dissuade(trans verb)

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To persuade someone not to do something.

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Steadfast(adj)

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Firm in believe and determination.

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Abate(intrans verb)

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To become less active.

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Analogous(adj)

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Similar but not identical (green onions are considered analogous to spring onions.)

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