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lapse (noun)

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a brief or temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement

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lapse (verb)

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(of a right, privilege, or agreement) become invalid because it is not used, claimed, or renewed; expire

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injunction

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an authoritative warning or order

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chip (verb)

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

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startling

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very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable

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startled

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cause to feel sudden shock or alarm

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funnel

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a tube or pipe that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for guiding liquid or powder into a small opening.

mast-a tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels generally carrying a sail or sails.
mizzenmast-the mast aft of a ship’s mainmast.
aft (adverb/adj)-at, near, or towards the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft
ascetic-characterised by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence
abstention-an instance of declining to vote for or against a proposal or motion
indulge-allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of OR become involve in
meditative-relating to or absorbed in meditation or considered thought
serenity-the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled
exquisite (adj)-extremely beautiful and delicate
speck-a tiny spot
benign-gentle and kind
mist-a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth’s surface that limits visibility
marsh-an area of low-lying land which is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times
waterlogged-saturated with or full of water
saturate-(something) become thoroughly soaked with water or other liquid so that no more can be absorbed
gauze-a thin transparent fabric of silk, linen, or cotton
radiant-sending out light; shining or glowing brightly
drape (draping)-arrange (cloth or clothing) loosely or casually on or round something
diaphanous-(especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent
brooding-engaged in or showing deep thought about something that makes one sad, angry, or worried
sombre-dark or dull in colour or tone
vantage-a place or position affording a good view of something
surly-bad-tempered and unfriendly
contemplative-expressing or involving prolonged thought
ecstatic-feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement
resigned (adj)-having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about
resign-voluntarily leave a job or office
resignation-an act of resigning from a job or office OR the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable
quarrel-an angry argument or disagreement
fragile-(of an object) easily broken or damaged
predatory-(of an animal) preying naturally on others

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bluff (noun)

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an attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or is going to do something

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bluff (verb)

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try to deceive someone as to one’s abilities or intentions

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quarry (noun)

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a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted

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quarry (verb)

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extract (stone or other materials) from a quarry

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lee (also lee side)

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the sheltered side of something; the side away from the wind

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prevail

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prove more powerful or superior

prevail on/upon-persuade (someone) to do something

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prevailing

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existing at a particular time

nomadic-living the life of a nomad; wandering

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nomad

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a member of a people that travels from place to place to find fresh pasture for its animals and has no permanent home

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stony

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covered with or full of small pieces of rock OR not having or showing feeling or sympathy

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paragon

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a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality

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virtue

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behaviour showing high moral standards OR a good or useful quality of a thing (e.g. the aesthetically pleasing virtues of iOS 7)

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amorous

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showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire

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complexion

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the natural colour, texture, and appearance of a person’s skin, especially of the face

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mast

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a tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels generally carrying a sail or sails

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mizzenmast

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the mast aft of a ship’s mainmast

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aft (adverb/adj)

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at, near, or towards the stern of a ship or tail of an aircraft

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ascetic

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characterised by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence

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abstention
an instance of declining to vote for or against a proposal or motion
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indulge
allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of OR become involve in
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meditative
relating to or absorbed in meditation or considered thought
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serenity
the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled
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exquisite (adj)
extremely beautiful and delicate OR intensely felt (exquisite spice)`
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speck
a tiny spot
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benign
gentle and kind
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mist
a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that limits visibility
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marsh
an area of low-lying land which is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times
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waterlogged
saturated with or full of water
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saturate
(something) become thoroughly soaked with water or other liquid so that no more can be absorbed
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gauze
a thin transparent fabric of silk, linen, or cotton
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radiant
sending out light; shining or glowing brightly
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drape (draping)
arrange (cloth or clothing) loosely or casually on or round something (e.g. I draped a shirt on)
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diaphanous
(especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent
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brooding (adj)
engaged in or showing deep thought about something that makes one sad, angry, or worried
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sombre
dark or dull in colour or tone OR having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness
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vantage
a place or position affording a good view of something
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surly (adj)
bad-tempered and unfriendly
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contemplative
expressing or involving prolonged thought
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ecstatic
feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement
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resigned (adj)
having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about
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resign (resign oneself to)
voluntarily leave a job or office OR accept that something undesirable cannot be avoided (e.g. she resigned herself to a errand run) Noun: resignation
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quarrel
an angry argument or disagreement
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fragile
(of an object (anything)) easily broken or damaged
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predatory
(of an animal) preying naturally on others OR seeking to exploit others
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prey
an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food OR verb: hunt and kill for food
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cumbersome
large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy OR slow or complicated and therefore inefficient (e.g. cumbersome organisation)
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unwieldy (adj)
(of an object) difficult to move because of its size, shape, or weight
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tumble
fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong OR value falls (e.g. the stock prices tumbled)
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headlong (adverb)
with the head foremost
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hamper
hinder or impede the movement or progress of
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impede
delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder
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afflicted (verb)
(of a problem or illness) cause pain or trouble to; affect adversely
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agile
able to move quickly and easily
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vex
make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters
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trivial
of little value or importance
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haste
excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry
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pacify
quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of (e.g. angry complainers had to be pacified by the CEO)
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quell
put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force
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verdict
a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest (e.g. the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.)
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inquest
a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident
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judicial
of, by, or appropriate to a law court or judge; relating to the administration of justice
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ascertain
find (something) out for certain; make sure of
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acquaintance
knowledge or experience of something OR a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend
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repel
drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away
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castrate
deprive of power, vitality, or vigour OR remove the testicles of (male animal or man)
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pit
a large hole/hollow in the ground
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jostle (jostling)
push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd (the crowd jostled for the release of iPhone 6)
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peculiar
different to what is normal or expected; strange OR particular; special (e.g. some languages are peculiar to one region)
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hum
make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee
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blunder
make a stupid or careless mistake OR noun: a stupid or careless mistake
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billow
a large undulating mass of something, typically cloud, smoke, or steam OR (of smoke, cloud, or steam) move or flow outward with an undulating motion (the smoke billows around the city)
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undulate (verb)
move with a smooth wave-like motion
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writhe
make twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body (a snake writhing its body)
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squirm
wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort OR show or feel embarrassment or shame (e.g. he squirmed immediately after he realised a blunder he made)
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contort
twist or bend out of the normal shape
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shriek
utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement (the crowd shriek as the stars marked their inception in the industry)
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ungovernable
impossible to control or govern
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bulk
the mass or size of something large (the stuff were compressed to reduce their bulk)
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redact
edit (text) for publication OR censor or obscure (part of a text) for legal or security purposes
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incongruous
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
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glisten
(of something wet or greasy) shine with a sparkling light
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steadfast
resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering
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resolute (adj)
admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
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quiver
tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
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pant (verb)
breathe with short, quick breaths, typically from exertion or excitement
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pulsate
expand and contract with strong regular movements (the blood vessels pulsate)
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lank
(of hair) long, limp, and straight OR (of a person) lanky (ungracefully thin and tall)
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ungraceful
clumsy; lacking grace
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grace
smoothness and elegance of movement OR courteous good will
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brow
a person's forehead OR eyebrow
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appendage
a thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important
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incessant
(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption (e.g. the incessant war)
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tumultuous (adj)
making an uproar or loud, confused noise (tumultuous noise)
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crippled
(of a person) unable to walk or move properly; disabled OR (of a machine) severely damaged (e.g. the pilots were trying to seize control of the crippled aircraft)

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