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1
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Swan song

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last notable or memorable performance or effort before retiring, concluding, or coming to an end.

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Acclaim

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Enthusiastic approval, praise

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Far-flung

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adjective used to describe things that are widely separated, distant, or located in remote areas

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Preclude

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Prevent, make impossible

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5
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Betrothed

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Engaged to be married

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Asunder

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Apart
Into separate pieces

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Bosom

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Chest

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Ensnare

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Trap
Catch
Entangle

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Efface

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Erase
Wipe out
Obliterate

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Guile

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the use of clever but dishonest or deceitful methods to achieve a goal

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Wont

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Habitual behaviour

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Boast

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Talk with excessive pride

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Wrought

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to describe something that has been shaped, formed, or created by labor, effort, or skill

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Beget

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To produce offspring

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Dove

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Type of bird similar to pigeons

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Vouch

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Affirm
Support

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Mingle

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To mix or combine different things

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Concoct

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to create or prepare something, especially a plan, idea, story, or recipe, by combining various elements or ingredients. However, “concocted” can sometimes carry a connotation of deceit or manipulation, suggesting that something has been fabricated or made up

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Perilous

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Risky
Dangerous

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Fraught

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Something filled with unwanted or negative things

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21
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Jot down

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Quickly write down

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Concerted

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Actions carried out in a coordinated manner

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Idiosyncrasy

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habit, behavior, or trait that is unique to an individual

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Giddiness

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State of feeling lightheaded, dizzy, overly joyful

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Huddle

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Group of people or objects coming close together

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to thwart

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Prevent
Hinder
Obstruct

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Avert

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Prevent
Avoid
Turn aside

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to frisk

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to quickly search a person’s clothing or belongings
Airport security

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29
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Chastise

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Castigar

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Scold

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to reprimand, criticize, or admonish someone in a harsh or stern manner, often in response to their behavior, actions, or words.

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31
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Deposition

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formal statement or testimony given under oath outside of a courtroom

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32
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Stoop

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To bend or lower one’s body or head forward and downward

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33
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Surreptitiously

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adverb that describes an action done in a secretive, sneaky, or stealthy manner, typically to avoid being noticed or detected.

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Judicious

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Someone that shows good judgment, wisdom, discretion

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Deem

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Consider
Judge
Regard

36
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Goad

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to provoke or annoy someone in order to stimulate a reaction or get them to do something

37
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Uncanny

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adjective used to describe something that is strangely or mysteriously remarkable, often because it seems beyond what is ordinary or natural

38
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Evince

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to show or display something clearly and convincingly, often referring to demonstrating a particular quality, emotion, or characteristic

39
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Preen

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Clean or groom

40
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Cupping

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Therapeutic technique using cups to create suction on the skin

41
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Assuage

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To make something less intense, severe, unpleasant

42
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Heed

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Take notice
Pay attention
Give careful consideration

43
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Swivel

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to pivot or turn something on its axis, typically in a circular motion
Device that allows rotaton

44
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Abound

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To exist in large numbers

45
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Sway

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To move back and forth
To influence or persuade

46
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Squirm

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act of moving or twisting the body in an awkward or restless manner, often as a result of discomfort, restlessness, or unease

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Coyness

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Shyness
Modesty

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Subservience

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state or quality of being excessively obedient, submissive, or subordinate to someone or something

49
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Lethargy

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Extreme tiredness
Lack of energy

50
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Enthrall

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to captivate, fascinate, or completely engage someone’s attention

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Contrive

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Plan, devise, skilfully and with cleverness

52
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Farcical

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absurd, ludicrous, or utterly ridiculous, often in a humorous or exaggerated way.

53
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Afoot

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In progress
In motion

54
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Cognizant

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Being aware or having knowledge or understanding about something

55
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Gait

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Manner or style of walking or moving on foot

56
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Briskly

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Done in a quick, lively or energetic manner

57
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Stroll

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Leisurely and relaxed walk

58
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Amble

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Walk slowly, relaxed, unhurried

59
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Saunter

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Walk slow relaxed unhurried

60
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Plod

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Walk with slow, heavy and laborious steps

61
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Waddle

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Walk with slow, awkward steps swaying side to side

62
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Shuffle

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Walk by dragging the feet

63
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Prowl

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Move quietly and stealthily often with intent to hunt

64
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Bustle

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Move energetically and with a lot of activity

65
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Promenade

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Leisurely walk in a relaxed and scenic setting

66
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Tiptoe

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Walk quietly on your toes

67
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Swagger

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to walk or behave in a confident, self-assured, and often arrogant or boastful manner

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Gregarious

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Sociable, friendly, enjoying the company of others

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Phlegmatically

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demeanor or behavior when they are calm, composed, and unemotional, even in challenging or stressful situations

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Beeline

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Straight line between two points

71
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Disdain

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

72
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Flail

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To wave or swing wildly
To fail miserably
To move or act erratically

73
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Horde

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Large and often unruly group of people or animals crowded together

74
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Encroach

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gradually and often stealthily intrude or advance into a space, territory, or domain that belongs to someone else or where one’s presence or influence is not welcome

75
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Akin

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Similar
Related

76
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Wanking

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Jerking off

77
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Pry

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Inquire too closely into someone’s affairs

78
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Pass over

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Skip
Omit
Move across

79
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strife

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state of conflict

80
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respite

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short period of relief from something difficult

81
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harried

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Stressed
Anxious

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