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1
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a shirt or blouse that buttons up high on the chest or neck

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High-buttoned

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of, relating to, or characteristic of a past era; outmoded

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old- fashioned

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3
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to stumble when walking, like when you are intoxicated

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Staggering

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4
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to spend time idly or foolishly—usually used with off

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Goofing

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5
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moving or shining irregularly or unsteadily

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Flickering

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a tract of land that has been made available or usable, especially with houses built on it

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Development

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7
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not connected; separate; incoherent

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Disconnected

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to come again to the surface (as of the water)

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Resurfaced

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9
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the act, process, or mode of draining; something drained off

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Drainage

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10
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people who do not belong to a particular group

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Outsiders

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expert knowledge that qualifies one to pass judgment in a particular area.

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Connoisseurship

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12
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to lie at rest, either sleeping or in death

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Repose

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13
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a mansion or place

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Palazzo

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14
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a wine barrel that holds 126 gallons

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Pipe

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15
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the multicolored costume of a court jester or clown

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Motley

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16
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death or destruction

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Immolation

17
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to ask earnestly; beg

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Implore

18
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definitely started; clearly expressed

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Explicit

19
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to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive manner

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Accost

20
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freedom from punishment, harm, or bad consequences

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Impunity

21
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to prevent or make it impossible

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Preclude