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abuse

A

treat (a person or an animal) with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.

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appliance

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a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically a domestic one.

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confirm

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establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case).

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daze

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make (someone) unable to think or react properly; stupefy; bewilder.

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gauge

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an instrument or device for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something, typically with a visual display of such information.

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migrant

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a person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.

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neutral

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not helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial

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pitiless

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showing no pity; cruel or just cruel

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presentable

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clean, well dressed, or decent enough to be seen in public.

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rotate

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is the movement of an object in a circular motion

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shred

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a long strip that is torn or cut off, or almost torn off.

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