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scarce

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hard to find, lacking something

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Adamant

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adjective1. utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.2. too hard to cut, break, or pierce.noun1. any impenetrably or unyieldingly hard substance.

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Tether

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  1. a rope, chain, or the like, by which an animal is fastened to a fixed object so as to limit its range of movement.2. the utmost length to which one can go in action; the utmost extent or limit of ability or resources.verb (used with object)1. to fasten or confine with or as if with a tether.
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prelusive

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adjectiveintroductory.

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Wits

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powers of intelligent observation, keen perception, ingenious contrivance, or the like; mental acuity, composure, and resourcefulness

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recondite

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requiring special knowledge to be understood; abstruse

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debunk

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to expose the sham or falseness of

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meed

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a fitting return or recompense

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Impeccable

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faultless; flawless; irreproachable: impeccable manners. not liable to sin; incapable of sin.

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plenipotentiary

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a person, especially a diplomatic agent, invested with full power or authority to transact business on behalf of another.

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reciprocity

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mutual dependence, action, or influence 2 : a mutual exchange of privileges

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unobtrusive

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not attracting attention in a way that bothers you

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surveillance

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Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

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stern

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(of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.

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ponderous

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of very great weight

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tepid

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moderately warm

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lukewarm

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moderately warm (synonym)

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to ponder

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to think about something

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tweep

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a person who uses the Twitter online message service to send and receive

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concise

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: using few words : not including extra or unnecessary information

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tout

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: to talk about (something or someone) as being very good, effective, skillful, etc.: to try to persuade people to buy your goods or services: to buy tickets for an event and resell them at a much higher price

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stonewall

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to be uncooperative, obstructive, or evasiveto refuse to comply or cooperate with

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sward

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: a portion of ground covered with grass: the grassy surface of land

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affinity

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A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.

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blunt

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: having a thick edge or point : not sharp: saying or expressing something in a very direct way that may upset some people

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requisition

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: the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action

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congruity

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a point of agreement

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menace

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: a dangerous or possibly harmful person or thing: someone who causes trouble or annoyance: a dangerous or threatening quality

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gravy

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: something valuable or pleasing that is more than what is earned or expected

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bland

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: not interesting or exciting: lacking strong flavor: showing no emotion, concern, etc.

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ripe

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of fruits and vegetables : fully grown and developed and ready to be eaten: ready or suitable for somethingof food and especially cheese : brought to full flavor or the best state by being stored for a period of time

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puerile

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: silly or childish especially in a way that shows a lack of seriousness or good judgment

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presumably

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: by reasonable assumption

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strife

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: very angry or violent disagreement between two or more people or groups

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loom

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: a frame or machine for interlacing at right angles two or more sets of threads or yarns to form a cloth

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onslaught

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: a violent attack

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dreary

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Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.

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fiend

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An evil spirit or demon.

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gauze

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A thin translucent fabric of silk, linen, or cotton.

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gouge

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A chisel with a concave blade, used in carpentry, sculpture, and surgery.

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heifer

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A young female cow that has not borne a calf.

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heave

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Lift or haul (a heavy thing) with great effort.

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acquaintance

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A person’s knowledge or experience of somethinga person known to one, but usually not a close friend

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acquainted

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having personal knowledge as a result of study, experience, etc.; informed (usually followed by with )brought into social contact; made familiar:

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clog up

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become or cause to become obstructed

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oblivion

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The fact or condition of forgetting or having forgottenthe condition or state of being forgotten or unknown the state of being destroyed

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checkered

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Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors

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fuss

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A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest.

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gloomy

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Dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.

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buildup

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A gradual accumulation or increase, typically of something negative and typically leading to a problem or crisis.

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poignant

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causing a strong feeling of sadness

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aloof

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: at a distance

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hail

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Call out to (someone) to attract attention.

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anomalous

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Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.

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dash

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Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry.

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comprehensive

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Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

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ferocity

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The state or quality of being ferocious.

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ferocious

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Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent.

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belatedly

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Late: later than usual or than expected;

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vow

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Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

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dire

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

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felony

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A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

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decry

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Publicly denounce.

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contradict

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Deny the truth of (a statement), especially by asserting the opposite.

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counterpart

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A person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another person or thing in another place.

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formidable

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causing fear, apprehension, or dread

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ineffable

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incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible

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immersed

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plunged or sunk in or as if in a liquid

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inevitable

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unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary

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evident

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plain or clear to the sight or understanding

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betterment

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the act or result of making something better

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roughness

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A texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven

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solicit

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Ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone

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astonished

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Surprise or impress (someone) greatly.

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fragrance

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A pleasant, sweet smell

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signify

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Be an indication of.

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timorous

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Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.

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scurry

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(of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps.

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critter

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A living creature; an animal.

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errand

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A short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, often on someone else’s behalf.

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stagnant

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(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.

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devalue

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Reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of

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regardless

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Without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances.

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dismay

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Cause (someone) to feel consternation and distress.

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rekindle

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Relight (a fire, a romance).

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vigilant

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Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

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counsel

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Advice, especially that given formally.

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lest

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With the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of.

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tangible

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Perceptible by touch.

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expedite

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

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woo

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to seek the favor, affection, or love of, especially with a view tomarriage.

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adhere

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be compatible or in accordance with

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disparate

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fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind

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upbeat

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cheerful: pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic

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hindrance

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A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.

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rife

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(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread.

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coerce

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Persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats

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reconcile

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restore friendly relations between.

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mediocrity

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The quality or state of being mediocre.

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cease

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Bring or come to an end.

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resilience

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The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.

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mettle

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a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way

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forfeit

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lost or surrendered as a penalty for wrongdoing or neglect

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lost or surrendered as a penalty for wrongdoing or neglect

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forfeit

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a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way

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mettle

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exhort

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strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

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strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

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exhort

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contingency

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a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

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a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

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contingency

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vexing

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make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters

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make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters

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vexing

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reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.

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curtail

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curtail

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reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.

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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.

originate in or be caused by

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

originate in or be caused by

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stem

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a long deep track made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles.

a habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change

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rut

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rut

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a long deep track made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles.

a habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change

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excessive pride or self-confidence.

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hubris

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hubris

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excessive pride or self-confidence.

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

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martyr

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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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fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force).

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succumb

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succumb

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fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force).

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vibe

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a person’s emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others. (klimat)

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a person’s emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others. (klimat)

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vibe

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divergence

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the process or state of diverging. (rozbieżność)

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the process or state of diverging. (rozbieżność)

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divergence

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peripheral

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of, relating to, or situated on the edge or periphery of something. (obwodowy)

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of, relating to, or situated on the edge or periphery of something. (obwodowy)

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peripheral

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countermand

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an order revoking a previous one. odwołać)

revoke

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an order revoking a previous one. odwołać)

revoke

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countermand

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steamroller

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a heavy, slow-moving vehicle with a roller, used to flatten the surfaces of roads during construction. (walec parowy)

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a heavy, slow-moving vehicle with a roller, used to flatten the surfaces of roads during construction. (walec parowy)

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steamroller

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accolade

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an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit. (uznanie)

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an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit. (uznanie)

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accolade

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regard or consider in a specified way. (uważać)

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deem

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abysmal

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extremely bad; appalling. (bezdenny)

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extremely bad; appalling. (bezdenny)

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abysmal

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ancillary

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providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system. (pomocniczy)

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a thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination. (wymysł)

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figment

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figment

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a thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination. (wymysł)

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cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).

ułaskawienie

temporary relieve from something

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reprieve

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reprieve

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cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).

ułaskawienie

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(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed.

ukryty

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latent

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latent

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(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed.

ukryty

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able to be touched or felt.

namacalny

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palpable

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palpable

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able to be touched or felt.

namacalny

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incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

bezcelowy

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futile

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ebb

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the movement of the tide out to sea.

odpływ

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the movement of the tide out to sea.

odpływ

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ebb

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a small peg or plug, especially for insertion into the vent of a cask.

zatyczka

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spigot

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spigot

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a small peg or plug, especially for insertion into the vent of a cask.

zatyczka

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existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant.

obfity

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plentiful

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lacking any obvious principle of organization.

bezcelowy

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haphazard

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haphazard

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lacking any obvious principle of organization.

bezplanowo

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(of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.

a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral.

korzystny

środek

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expedient

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expedient

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(of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.

a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral.

korzystny

środek

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very complicated or detailed.

zawiły

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intricate

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intricate

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very complicated or detailed.

zawiły

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a straight line between two places.

linia powietrzna

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beeline

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beeline

A

a straight line between two places.

linia powietrzna

163
Q

rampant

A

flourishing or spreading unchecked.

szerzący się

164
Q

flourishing or spreading unchecked.

szerzący się

A

rampant

165
Q

a rough or noisy fight or quarrel.

bijatyka

A

brawl

166
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brawl

A

a rough or noisy fight or quarrel.

bijatyka

167
Q

a person who anticipates receiving something, especially high office.

oczekujący

A

expectant

168
Q

expectant

A

a person who anticipates receiving something, especially high office.

oczekujący

169
Q

specter

A

a ghost

widmo

170
Q

a ghost

widmo

A

specter

171
Q

mire

A

a stretch of swampy or boggy ground.

błoto/bagno

172
Q

a stretch of swampy or boggy ground.

błoto/bagno

A

mire

173
Q

a poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.

szturchać

A

prod

174
Q

prod

A

a poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.

szturchać

175
Q

a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium.

zastój

A

stasis

176
Q

stasis

A

a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium.

zastój

177
Q

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.

krzyk

A

clamor

178
Q

clamor

A

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.

krzyk

179
Q

assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument.

zakładać, że

A

posit

180
Q

posit

A

assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument.

zakładać, że

181
Q

(of a plant) become dry and shriveled.

wyschnąć

A

wither

182
Q

wither

A

(of a plant) become dry and shriveled.

wyschnąć

183
Q

forge

A

produce a copy or imitation of (a document, signature, banknote, or work or art) for the purpose of deception.

fałszować

184
Q

produce a copy or imitation of (a document, signature, banknote, or work or art) for the purpose of deception.

fałszować

A

forge

185
Q

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

przerywany

A

intermittent

186
Q

intermittent

A

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

przerywany

187
Q

(typically of a man, sometimes of a man and a woman) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction.

zrodzić

A

beget

188
Q

beget

A

(typically of a man, sometimes of a man and a woman) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction.

zrodzić

189
Q

a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general.

A

angst

190
Q

angst

A

a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general.

191
Q

a shoot of a plant.

kiełkować

A

sprout

192
Q

sprout

A

a shoot of a plant.

kiełkować

193
Q

restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

wstrzymać się

A

abstain

194
Q

abstain

A

restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

wstrzymać się

195
Q

a small, thin, narrow piece of something cut or split off a larger piece.

drzazga

A

sliver

196
Q

sliver

A

a small, thin, narrow piece of something cut or split off a larger piece.

drzazga

197
Q

the action or fact of forming a united whole.

spójność

A

cohesion

198
Q

cohesion

A

the action or fact of forming a united whole.

spójność

199
Q

keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, quantity, or time).

ograniczać

A

confine

200
Q

confine

A

keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, quantity, or time).

ograniczać

201
Q

wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

nienasycony

A

voracious

202
Q

voracious

A

wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

nienasycony

203
Q

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

dopchać

A

cram

204
Q

cram

A

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

dopchać

205
Q

fester

A

gnić, ropieć

(of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate.

206
Q

gnić, ropieć

(of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate.

A

fester

207
Q

concscience

A

sumienie

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior.

208
Q

sumienie

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior.

A

conscience

209
Q

demise

A

a person’s death.

conveyance or transfer of property or a title by demising.

zgon, zapis

210
Q

a person’s death.

conveyance or transfer of property or a title by demising.

zgon, zapis

A

demise

211
Q

gall

A

tupet,

bold, impudent behavior.

212
Q

tupet,

bold, impudent behavior.

A

gall

213
Q

a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures.

tygiel

A

crucible

214
Q

crucible

A

a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures.

tygiel

215
Q

dormant

A

(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.

drzemiący

216
Q

(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.

drzemiący

A

dormant

217
Q

bowel

A

the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine.

jelito

218
Q

the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine.

jelito

A

bowel

219
Q

gofer

A

suseł

a tortoise of dry sandy regions that excavates tunnels as shelter from the sun, native to the southern US.

220
Q

suseł

a tortoise of dry sandy regions that excavates tunnels as shelter from the sun, native to the southern US.

A

gofer

221
Q

fulcrum

A

the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.

punkt podparcia

222
Q

the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.

punkt podparcia

A

fulcrum

223
Q

discernable

A

able to be discerned; perceptible.

dostrzegalny

224
Q

able to be discerned; perceptible.

dostrzegalny

A

discernable

225
Q

the small, precise, or trivial details of something.

drobne szczegóły

A

minutia

226
Q

the small, precise, or trivial details of something.

drobne szczegóły

A

minutia

227
Q

pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.

zaspokoić

A

appease

228
Q

appease

A

pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.

zaspokoić

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