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sedentary

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leisurely or inactive lifestyle

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specie

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money in the form of a coin

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specter

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a threat

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sprawl

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to stretch and spread out in a disorganized manner, such as the rapid growth of some cities

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stalemate

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a position in which rival parties are unable to act

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steppe

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a treeless plain that covers a wide area with grass

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stratification

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being arranged into several parts of layers

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stringent

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difficult or limiting

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stymied

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to be prevented from completing a goal

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subjuagte

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to conquer

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subsidize

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to support financially

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