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Abashed

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v.
: to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence
: make ashamed or embarrasses

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Alchemy

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n.
: a power or process of transforming something common into something special
: a form of chemistry and speculative practiced in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and concerned principally with discovery methods for transmuting baser metals into gold and with finding a universal solvent and an elixir of life

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Balk

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v.
: to stop, as at an obstacle, and refuse to process or to do something specified
: to stop short and stubbornly refuse to go on

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Begrudge

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v.
: to look upon with disapproval
: to be reluctant to give, grant, or allow

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Capricious

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adj.
: given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
: governed by a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action

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Conjecture

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n.
: an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
: a guess

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Desultory

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adj.
: marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
: unconnected with the main subject; random

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Divination

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n.
: unusual insight
: the art or practice that seeks to foresee or foretell future events or discover hidden knowledge usually by the interpretation of omens or by the aid of supernatural powers

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Dredge

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v.
: to dig, gather
: bring up or clear (something) from a river, harbor, or other area of water with a dredge

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Flaxen

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adj.
: resembling flax especially in pale soft straw like color
: made of flax

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Infidel

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n.
: a person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one’s own
: one who acknowledges no religious belief

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Intervene

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v.
: come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events
: to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events

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Muse

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v.
: to become absorbed in thought
: to think or meditate in silence, as on some subject.

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Nocturnal

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adj.
: done, occurring, or active at night
: of, relating to, or occurring in the night

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Oblige

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v.
: make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action
: to put in one’s debt by a favor or service

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Omen

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n.
: an event regarded as a portent of good or evil
: an occurrence or phenomenon believed to portend a future event

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Refrain

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v.
: to keep oneself from doing, feeling, or indulging in something and especially from following a passing impulse
: stop oneself from doing something

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Surreptitious

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adj.
: kept secret, esp. because it would not be approved of
: done, made, or acquired by stealth

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Trajectory

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n.
: a path, progression, or line of development resembling a physical trajectory
: the path described by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

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Abrade

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v.
:to irritate or roughen by rubbing
:to wear down in spirit

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Arouse

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v.
:to awaken from sleep
:to excite, electrify, stimulate, stir

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Brandish

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v.
:to shake or wave (as a weapon) menacingly
:to exhibit in an ostentatious or aggressive manner

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Clamor

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v.
:noisy shouting
:insistent public expression (as of support or protest)

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Contemptuous

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adj.
:manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval
:disrespectful, insulting

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Habituate

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v.
:to make used to something; accustom
:familiarize, adapt

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Immobile

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adj.

:incapable of being moved; not moving :motionless

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Impenetrable

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adj.
:incapable of being penetrated or pierced
:inaccessible to knowledge, reason, or sympathy

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Incredulous

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adj.
:unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true
:unbelieving; distrustful

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Intuition

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n.
:quick and ready insight
:hunch; sense; gut feeling/instinct

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Manifest

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v.
:to become obvious or evident
:to readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight

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Monotony

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n.
:sameness of tone or sound
:tedious sameness

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Prognosticate

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v.
:to foretell from signs or symptoms
:forecast, predict, prophesy

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Poignant

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adj.
:painfully affecting the feelings
:deeply affecting

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Range

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v.
:to vary or differ
:roam; travel; journey

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Scimitar

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n.
:a saber having a curved blade with the edge on the convex side and used chiefly by Arabs and Turks
:a short sword with a curved blade that broadens toward the point, used originally in Eastern countries.

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Subject

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v.
:cause or force to undergo
:to bring under control or dominion

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Tithe

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n.
:a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
:a small tax or levy

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Tremulous

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adj.
:such as is or might be caused by nervousness or shakiness
:characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors

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Vulnerable

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adj.
:capable of being physically or emotionally wounded
:open to attack or damage

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Appease

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v.
: to bring to a state of peace or quiet
: relieve or satisfy

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Blithe

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adj.
: showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
: of a happy lighthearted character

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Brackish

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adj.
: not appealing to the taste
: slightly salty, as is the mixture of river water and seawater in estuaries.

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Brazen

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adj.
: made of brass/sounding harsh and loud like struck brass
: bold and without shame

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Codger

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n.
: an often mildly eccentric and usually elderly fellow
: a padded wooden frame on which hooded hawks are carried to the field.

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Cower

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v.
: to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
: crouch down in fear

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Craven

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adj.
: lacking the least bit of courage
: cowardly

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Cunning

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n.
: displaying keen insight
: characterized by wiliness and trickery; crafty

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Deft

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adj.
: characterized by facility and skill
: neatly skillful and quick in one’s movements

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Harangue

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v.
: lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner
: to give a lengthy and aggressive speech.

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Indignation

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n.
: anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
: annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

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Libation

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n.
: an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice (as to a deity)
: an act or instance of drinking often ceremoniously

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Malign

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v./adj.
: speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner
: evil in nature, influence, or effect

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Marshal

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v.
: arrange or assemble
: combine (coats of arms), typically to indicate marriage, descent, or the bearing of

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Pungent

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adj.
: having a sharply strong taste or smell
: sharply painful

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Shambling

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v./adj.
: move with a slow, shuffling, awkward gait
: characterized by slow awkward movement

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Sodden

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adj.
: saturated with liquid, esp. water; soaked through
: dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverage

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Staid

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adj.
: respectable, and unadventurous
:dull
: marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint

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Staunch

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adj.
: loyal and committed in attitude
: of strong or firm construction

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Sumptuous

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adj.
: splendid and expensive-looking
: extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent

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Bristling

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v.
:stand upright away from the skin, esp. in anger or fear
:be covered with or abundant

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Brusquely

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adj.
: abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
: blunt in manner or speech often to the point of ungracious harshness

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Concocted

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v.
: make (a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients
: to prepare by combining raw materials

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Daunt

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v.
: make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive
: to lessen the courage of

65
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Deploy

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v.
: move (troops) into position for military action
: to extend (a military unit) especially in width

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Dote

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v.
: be extremely and uncritically fond
: to be lavish or excessive in one’s attention, fondness, or affection

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Drover

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n.
: a herd or flock of animals being driven in a body
: one who drives cattle or sheep

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Exploit

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v.
: make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)
: to make productive use of; utilize

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Fawning

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v.
: to show affection
: to court favor by a cringing or flattering manner

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Henchmen

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n.
: a trusted follower : a right-hand man
: a political follower whose support is chiefly for personal advantage

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Illustrious

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adj.
: notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions
: well known, respected, and admired for past achievements

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Insolent

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adj.
: showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
: insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct

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Lithe

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adj.
: (esp. of a person’s body) thin, supple, and graceful.
: easily bent or flexed

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Menace

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n.
: a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
: a show of intention to inflict harm

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Pall

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n.
: a cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb.
: something that covers or conceals; especially : an overspreading element that produces an effect of gloom

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Quarry

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n.
: a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted.
: one that is sought or pursued; prey

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Rations

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n.
: a fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime
: a food allowance for one day

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Shrewd

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adj.
: having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
: sharp; dangerous; abusive; mischievous

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Submissive

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adj.
: ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive.
: submitting (to yield to governance or authority)to others

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Tactician

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n.
: an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.
: one versed in tactics

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Conspire

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v.
:to make plans jointly to commit unlawful or harmful acts
:to scheme

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