ChinaSynonyms Flashcards

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Contrary

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Contrary: difficult or hard to get along with

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inert

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Inert: Not moving or having no energy.

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impractical

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Impractical: Not useful or realistic.

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asset

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Asset: Something valuable or useful.

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trinket

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Trinket: A small, decorative item of little value.

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capable

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Capable: Able to do something well.

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nonchalant

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Nonchalant: Calm and not worried.

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genial

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Genial: Friendly and cheerful.

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cantankerous

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Cantankerous: Bad-tempered and hard to deal with.

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benign

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Benign: Kind and gentle.

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affluent

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Affluent: Wealthy or rich.

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immaculate

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Immaculate: Perfectly clean or flawless.

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blight

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Blight: Something that causes harm or ruin.

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pauper

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Pauper: A very poor person.

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adapt

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Adapt: To adjust to new conditions.

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analysis

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Analysis: A detailed examination of something.

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annoy

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Annoy: To bother or irritate.

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pious

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Pious: Very religious or devoted.

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vigor

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Vigor: Strength and energy.

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stoical

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Stoical: Not showing feelings in tough situations.

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trivial

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Trivial: Not important or serious.

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novice

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Novice: A beginner or someone new to something.

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jest

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Jest: A joke or something said for fun.

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destruct

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Destruct: To destroy something.

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sympathetic

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Sympathetic: Showing care and understanding for others.

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demure

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Demure: Quiet and shy.

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fluctuation

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Fluctuation: A change or variation.

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cycle

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Cycle: A series of events that happen again and again.

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ambiguous

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Ambiguous: Not clear or having more than one meaning.

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extol

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Extol: To praise highly.

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Extraordinary

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Extraordinary: Very unusual or special.

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callous

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Callous: Showing no concern for others’ feelings.

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solitary

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Solitary: Alone or without others.

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elude

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Elude: To escape or avoid.

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awkward

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Awkward: Clumsy or uncomfortable.

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constrain

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Constrain: To restrict or limit.

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deceptive

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Deceptive: Misleading or not truthful.

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comply

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Comply: To follow rules or instructions.

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debunk

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Debunk: To show that something is false.

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support

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Support: To help or back up.

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traditional

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Traditional: Based on long-standing customs.

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inquiry

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Inquiry: A question or investigation.

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unclear

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Unclear: Not easy to understand.

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uncommon

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Uncommon: Rare or unusual.

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equivalent

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Equivalent: Equal in value or meaning.

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disagreement

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Disagreement: A lack of agreement or conflict.

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notorious

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Notorious: Famous for something bad.

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infuriated

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Infuriated: Extremely angry.

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slaphappy

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Slaphappy: Carefree or silly in a funny way.

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truncated

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Truncated: Cut short or shortened.

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operate

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Operate: To work or function.

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retrospect

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Retrospect: Thinking about the past.

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sympathize

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Sympathize: To feel sorry for someone or understand their feelings.

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interpret

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Interpret: To explain or understand the meaning of something.

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cannon

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Cannon: A large gun used in battles.

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jaunt

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Jaunt: A short trip for fun.

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stricken

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Stricken: Seriously affected by something negative.

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potent

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Potent: Very powerful or effective.

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incosequential

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Inconsequential: Not important or significant.

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prevail

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Prevail: To win or be more powerful.

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Phobla

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Phobia: A strong fear of something.

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Propel

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Propel: To push or move something forward.

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keen

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Keen: Very eager or sharp.

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adhere

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Adhere: To stick to something or follow rules.

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fatal

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Fatal: Causing death.

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frequent

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Frequent: Happening often.

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industry

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Industry: A group of businesses or hard work.

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condone

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Condone: To accept or allow something wrong.

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orbit

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Orbit: To move around something in a circular path.

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imminent

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Imminent: About to happen very soon.

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spurn

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Spurn: To reject or refuse.

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entertain

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Entertain: To amuse or hold someone’s attention.

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tradition

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Tradition: A custom or belief passed down through generations.

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plentiful

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Plentiful: Available in large amounts.

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contribute

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Contribute: To give or add something.

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frequent

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Frequent: Happening often.

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generosity

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Generosity: The act of giving or being kind.

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domonstrate

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Demonstrate: To show or explain something clearly.

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capable

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Capable: Having the ability to do something.

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recognize

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Recognize: To identify or acknowledge something.

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instant

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Instant: Happening immediately.

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appropriate

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Appropriate: Suitable or right for a situation.

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manufacture

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Manufacture: To make or produce something in large amounts.

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humble

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Humble: Modest or not proud.

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source

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Source: The origin or starting point of something.

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awkward

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Awkward: Clumsy or uncomfortable.

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basic

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Basic: Simple or necessary.

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congratulate

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Congratulate: To praise someone for success.

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focus

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Focus: To pay close attention.

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essential

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Essential: Very important or necessary.

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inspire

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Inspire: To encourage or motivate someone.

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response

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Response: An answer or reaction to something.

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communicate

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Communicate: To share information or ideas.

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typical

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Typical: Usual or normal.

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distress

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Distress: Extreme worry or pain.

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prefer

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Prefer: To like one thing more than another.

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negative

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Negative: Bad or harmful.

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strategy

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Strategy: A plan to achieve something.

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peculiar

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Peculiar: Strange or unusual.

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apparent

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Apparent: Easy to see or understand.

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variety

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Variety: A range of different things.

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annoy

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Annoy: To bother or irritate someone.

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selfish

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Selfish: Caring only about yourself.

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fabulous

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Fabulous: Amazing or excellent.

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filthy

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Filthy: Very dirty.

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unsual

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Unusual: Not common or ordinary.

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connect

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Connect: To join or link things together.

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heroic

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Heroic: Very brave or courageous.

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narrow

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Narrow: Not wide, thin in width.

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purchase

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Purchase: To buy something.

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assist

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Assist: To help someone.

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rescue

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Rescue: To save someone or something from danger.

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create

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Create: To make or produce something new.

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watch

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Watch: To look at or observe something.

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fortunate

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Fortunate: Lucky or having good things happen.

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launch

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Launch: To start or send something out.

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error

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Error: A mistake or something wrong.

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smart

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Smart: Intelligent or clever.

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obvious

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Obvious: Easy to see or understand.

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hazardous

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Hazardous: Dangerous or risky.

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silent

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Silent: Completely quiet, without any sound.

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serene

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Serene: Calm and peaceful.

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permit

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Permit: To allow something to happen.

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stop

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Stop: To end or not continue.

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enormous

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Enormous: Very large or huge.

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elegant

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Elegant: Graceful and stylish.

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rest

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Rest: To relax or take a break.

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accelerate

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Accelerate: To speed up or go faster.

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cherish

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Cherish: To love and care for deeply.

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recommend

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Recommend: To suggest something as good or useful.

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cautious

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Cautious: Being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.

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furious

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Furious: Extremely angry.

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accurate

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Accurate: Correct and without errors.

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awkwardly

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Awkwardly: Clumsily or uncomfortably.

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lighthearted

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Lighthearted: Happy and carefree.

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coax

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Coax: To persuade gently.

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covetous

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Covetous: Having a strong desire for something that belongs to someone else.

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heroic

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Heroic: Very brave or courageous.

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invisible

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Invisible: Not able to be seen.

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strange

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Strange: Unusual or unfamiliar.

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minimize

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Minimize: To make as small as possible.

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implore

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Implore: To beg someone earnestly.

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abandoned

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Abandoned: Left behind or deserted.

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orderly

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Orderly: Neat, organized, and arranged.

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aversion

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Aversion: A strong dislike or unwillingness.

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irritate

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Irritate: To annoy or make someone uncomfortable.

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sleep

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Sleep: A natural state of rest.

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final

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Final: The last or concluding part.

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ancient

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Ancient: Very old or from a long time ago.

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investigate

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Investigate: To examine or look into something closely.

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invent

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Invent: To create or make something new.

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delicate

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Delicate: Easily broken or requiring careful handling.

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swift

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Swift: Very fast or quick.

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dependable

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Dependable: Reliable or trustworthy.

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relative

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Relative: Compared to something else; a family member.

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brilliant

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Brilliant: Very bright or intelligent.

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disruptive

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Disruptive: Causing interruptions or disturbances.

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frugal

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Frugal: Spending money carefully or sparingly.

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genuine

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Genuine: Real or true.

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solitary

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Solitary: Alone or without others.

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watchful

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Watchful: Observant or alert.

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voyage

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Voyage: A long journey, often by sea or space.

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reflect

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Reflect: To show an image or think deeply about something.

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carnival

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Carnival: A festival or celebration with parades and activities.

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illness

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Illness: A condition of being unwell or sick.

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sly

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Sly: Clever in a secretive or dishonest way.

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withdraw

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Withdraw: To pull back or remove something.

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confess

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Confess: To admit something, often something wrong.

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expire

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Expire: To end or no longer be valid.

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rowdy

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Rowdy: Loud and disorderly.

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numerous

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Numerous: Many or a large number.

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scent

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Scent: A smell, usually pleasant.

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delicious

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Delicious: Tasting very good.

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peak

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Peak: The highest point or top.

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harass

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Harass: To bother or annoy repeatedly.

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neglect

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Neglect: To fail to care for something properly.

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elementary

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Elementary: Basic or simple.

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portion

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Portion: A part or share of something.

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disperse

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Disperse: To scatter or spread out.

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peculiar

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Peculiar: Strange or unusual.

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variety

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Variety: A range or mix of different things.

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condition

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Condition: The state or situation something is in.

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evidence

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Evidence: Information that proves or supports something.

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obit

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Obit: A short form of “obituary,” a notice of someone’s death.

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foreign

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Foreign: From another country.

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ally

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Ally: A friend or partner, often in a shared goal.

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sever

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Sever: To cut off or separate.

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guide

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Guide: Someone or something that helps show the way.

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excavate

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Excavate: To dig up, often to find something buried.

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consent

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Consent: To agree to something.

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pedestrian

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Pedestrian: A person walking on foot.

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affair

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Affair: A situation or event.

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easygoing

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Easygoing: Relaxed and not easily upset.

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vague

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Vague: Unclear or not specific.

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journalist

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Journalist: A person who writes news stories.

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slither

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Slither: To move smoothly like a snake.

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meager

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Meager: Very small or not enough.

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harsh

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Harsh: Rough or severe.

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dangerous

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Dangerous: Likely to cause harm.

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deplete

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Deplete: To use up or reduce.

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choose

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Choose: To pick or select.

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soldiers

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Soldiers: People in the army.

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vital

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Vital: Very important or necessary.

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observe

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Observe: To watch or notice.

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abolish

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Abolish: To officially end something.

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tolerate

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Tolerate: To accept or endure something.

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covenant

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Covenant: A formal agreement.

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counterfeit

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Counterfeit: Fake or not real.

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altercation

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Altercation: A heated argument or fight.

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antagonist

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Antagonist: An opponent or enemy.

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deprive

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Deprive: To take something away.

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perish

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Perish: To die or be destroyed.

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gorge

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Gorge: To eat greedily or a deep valley.

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obsolete

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Obsolete: No longer used or out of date.

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sparse

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Sparse: Thinly spread or not dense.

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vivid

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Vivid: Bright or very clear.

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revert

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Revert: To go back to a previous state.

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motivate

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Motivate: To encourage or inspire.

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settle

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Settle: To resolve or make permanent.

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suspend

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Suspend: To stop or pause temporarily.

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excavate

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Excavate: To dig or uncover.