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Vacant

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Empty

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Devoid

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Wanting or lacking

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Mortice

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A door mechanism

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Fore

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Placed before

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Reap

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Harvest, garner

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Rigorously

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Thoroughly

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Crude

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Basic, simple, primitive

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Spar

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Fight, battle, brawl

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Silt

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Plank

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Preposterous

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Foolish, stupid, gullible,
ludicrous

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Sparse

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Scarce

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Spartan

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Harsh

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Itinerary

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Schedule,agenda, planned route

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Interconnecting

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Joining

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Taper

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Diminish gradually, wane

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Emaciated

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Thin, slim, skeletal

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Gripe

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Complain or complaint

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Warble

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Sing

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Clad

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Covered in _____

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Lapel

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Collar trim of the blazer

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Bureau

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Desk

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Demure

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Modest, shy, bashful

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Delegate

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Hand out

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Jettison

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To drop from the sky

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Abscond

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Escape, run away

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Curt

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Brusque, blunt, short

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Bogus

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Fake, mendacious, counterfeit, phoney

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Whet

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Sharpen

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Tamp

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Clog

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Balaclava

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Head-covering hat

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Gauge

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To measure, assess and evaluate

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Vista

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Scene

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Pelt

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Hide, coat; run, dash, dart

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Hovel

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Wretched hut

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Tender

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To offer; caring; raw, painful, sore

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Culpable

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Guilty

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Escalate

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Grow, increase

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Sequel

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something that happens after another thing

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Placate

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Soothe

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Overhaul

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Mend

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Mystic

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Magical

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Evade

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Avoid

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Liable

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Responsible

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Strait

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A narrow passage of water connecting two bodies of water

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Windfall

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Jackpot, bonanza

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Legacy

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Long-lasting impact

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Cavort

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Skip, dance

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Tout

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Praise, commend, compliment

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Prohibit

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Forbid, ban

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Concussion

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Mild brain injury

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Commence

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Begin, start

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Pilfer

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Steal, thieve, rob, pillage

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Terminate

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End, close, conclude, abort

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Disbanded

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Stopped existing

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Delinquent

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Lawless, criminal (adj.)

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Ostentatious

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Pretentious, obtrusive, flashy, pompous, arrogant, toffey-nosed

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Dulcet

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Mellifluous, pleasant

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Wan

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Pale, tired

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Wax

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Sticky substance; increase

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Prevalent

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Frequent, common, widespread, extensive

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Confidential

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Private, personal, intimate

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Lucrative

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Profitable

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Flippant

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Lacking in seriousness

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Converge

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Meet

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Dressage

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Training, practice

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Equestrian

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Rider

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Rebuke

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Stern disapproval, rebuff

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Scrimp

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Save, budget

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Vigour

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Vim, strength

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Nifty

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Practical, economical; stylish

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Admonish

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Caution, advise, suggest, warn

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Brash

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Impetuous, arrogant

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Fabricate

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To fake

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Subside

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calm, soothe, placate

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Dire

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Terrible, dreadful

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Gout

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Pain

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Ratty

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Irritated

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Mousy

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Timid, meek, modest

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Barge

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Boat; shove

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Paltry

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Petty, trivial frivolous; meagre

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Peddle

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Sell, hawk, tout, vend

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Fickle

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Likely to change

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Catty

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Malicious

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Mere

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Simple, basic, primitive

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Cede

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Surrender

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Beningn

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Kind

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Destitute

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Impoverished, poor

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Pivitol

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Paramount, top

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Restraint

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Moderation, control

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Restrain

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Prevent, stop

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Dynamic

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Energetic, lively

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Flag

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Identify; Tire (V)

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Suet

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Lard, fat

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Rusk

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Biscuit

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Beau

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Lover; Beautiful

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Ruebus

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Red

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Immaterial

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Irrelevant, insignificant, trivial, frivolous, petty

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Fend

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Defend oneself independently

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Sermon

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Speech, talk, lesson

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Coy

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Bashful, shy, modest

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Conscientious

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Diligent, industrious

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Lesion

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Wound, ulcer, abscess

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Plaice

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Flatfish

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Roe

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Mass of eggs in a female fish

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Buffed

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Polished; Swindled

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Infatuated

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Besotted, head-over-heels in love

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To man

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Defend

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Alcove

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Small room, cubbyhole

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Recess

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Attatch

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Unanimous

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Having the consent of all

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Holdall

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Bag

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Guru

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Master

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Teak

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Plant

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Hermit

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Loner

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Oust

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Expel

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Oust

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Trouble, predicament, mess, plight

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Onyx

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Rock

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Rote

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Automatically

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Vitality

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Vigour

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Gait

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Pattern that you walk

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Gout

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Swelling athritis

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Magnitude

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Immensity

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Umpire

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Referee

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Incongruent

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Incompatible

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Arbiter

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Judge

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Congruent

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Compatible

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Eclectic

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Widespread

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Eccentric

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Abnormal, weird

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Gregarious

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Associating

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Middleman

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Person who does something because another is too shy

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Longbow

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A long bow

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Headstrong

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Determined to do something alone

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Docile

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Obedient

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Nude

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Naked, bare

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Sups

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Sips

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Pastor

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Church leader

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Earnest

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Serious, grave

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Mortified

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Embarrassed, humiliated

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Sporadic

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Intermittent, random

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Demise

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Death

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Negligent

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Careless

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Cantankerous

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Grumpy, grouchy, moody, gloomy

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Miserly

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Frugal, tight-fisted

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Unseenly

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Improper

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Yarn

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Story

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Lank

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Lifeless

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Herein

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In

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Banal

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Unoriginal, common, boring, mediocre

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Conspicuous

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Clear, visible

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Amiable

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Friendly, affable

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Endorse

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Support, back; Initials

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Stationary

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Still

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Firm

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Company, business

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Condense

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Liquefy

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Sledge

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Hammer

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Benevolent

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Kind, humane

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Austere

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Severe, stern

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Materialistic

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Over-concerned with material things

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Plume

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Feathers

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Threadbare

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Worn, weathered

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Plumage

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A bundle of feathers

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Authentic

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Real, genuine

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Righteous

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Virtuous, decent

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Degenerate

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Corrupt

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Homeopathic

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Antidote, medicine

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Ductile

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Pliant, flexible

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Cornerstone

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Foundation, basis

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Monogram

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Initials

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Linchpin

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Something vital

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Globule

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Droplet

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Calibrate

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Mark, correlate

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Sedentary

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Still, stationary

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Penance

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Self-punishment

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Reverence

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Admiration

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Exorbitant

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Unjustifiable

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Ruinous

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Disastrous

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Contemporary

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Modern

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Overrun

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Invade

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Quaint

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Strange, unusual, abnormal

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Reformed

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Changed

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Juggernaut

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Something merciless, destructive and unstoppable

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Slovenly

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Scruffy, messy

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Refied

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Purified

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Judicious

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Having biased judgement

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Dynamism

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Vigour

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Arduous

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Onerous, taxing, difficult

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Renowed

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Celebrated

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Amorous

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Arduous, passionate

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Archetype

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Typical

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Taint

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Trace

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Provoke

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Evoke, cause

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Chide

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Scold, reprimand

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Fluctuating

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Changing frequently

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Circumspect

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Cautious, wary

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Facilitate

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Ease, smooth

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Unconventional

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Irregular

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Inconspicuous

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Unspectacular

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Whimsical

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Unusual and playful

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Incremental

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Denoting a change

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Instrumental

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Music without vocals

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Congregation

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Parish, following

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Derogatory

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Slighting

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Torrid

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Very hot and dry, arid

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Elucive

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Hard to find

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Hearth

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Fireplace

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Lance

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Shaft with a sharp head

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Heath

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Planes

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Petulant

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Rude

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Vigilant

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Careful, wary

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Overt

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Plain, clear, obvious

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Outstanding

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Due

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Lacrosse

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Sport

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Concur

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Agree

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Cajole

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Coax

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Mundane

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Humdrum, dull, boring

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Impregnable

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Strong enough to resist

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Buttress

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Support

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Cordial

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Kind, genial

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Fortify

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Strengthen

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Decadent

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Corrupt

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Vulgar

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Gross

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Substantial

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Real

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Hefty

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Burly

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Viable

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Practical

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Wedlock

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Marriage

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Docile

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Easily taught or handled

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Aviary

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Bird enclosure

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Draft

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Cheque

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Draught

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Breeze

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Sober

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Thoughtful

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Ailment

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Disease

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Immaculate

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Clean, pristine

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Defunct

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Dead

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Matrimony

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Marriage

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Humdrum

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Mundane, boring

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Nonchalance

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Calmness

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Botch

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Bungle, mismanage

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Underhand

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Dishonourable

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Lofty

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Tall

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Retribution

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Punishment

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Eloquant

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Persuasive

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Verbose

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Talking too much

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Pretentious

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Flashy

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Turbulent

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Stormy

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Synopsis

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Summary

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Mediate

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Umpire, referee

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Unkempt

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Sloppy

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Curtail

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Reduce, limit

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Malevolent

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Spiteful, hostile

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Detterent

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Something that discourages something

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Stoic

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Someone who can endure pain

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Stooge

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Minion, slave, subordinate, puppet, pawn

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Redact

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Edit

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Hypocrit

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Someone who does something that they told someone else not to do

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Rile

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Irritate

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Arbiter

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Judge

257
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Conclusive

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Unquestionable

258
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Speculation

A

Theorizing

259
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Segregated

A

Separate

260
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Definitive

A

Final

261
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Entrapment

A

Tricking

262
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Futile

A

Useless, hopeless

263
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Grouse

A

Bird

264
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Sermon

A

Moral topic

265
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Pews

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Bench

266
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Ungainly

A

Clumsy, awkward, ungraceful

267
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Pretence

A

Act, dissembling, shambling

268
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Simpering

A

Giggle, smirk

269
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Absolve

A

Release

270
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Rapport

A

Bond, empathy

271
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Farce

A

Mockery

272
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Notorious

A

Infamous, disreputable

273
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Eminent

A

Distinguished, renowned, famous, acclaimed, celebrated

274
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Advocate

A

Supporter

275
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Impeccable

A

Flawless, faultless

276
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Buffer

A

Barrier, cushion

277
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Compatriot

A

A person from the same country as you

278
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Intermingle

A

Mix, unite

279
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Gregarious

A

Loud personality

280
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Snob

A

People who only like superior people

281
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Undulating

A

Wave-like

282
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Innumerable

A

Countless

283
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Pramgmatic

A

Practical

284
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Passive

A

Yielding

285
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Hardy

A

Robust

286
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Salacious

A

Improper

287
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Disillusioned

A

Downcast

288
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Enmeshed

A

Snared, trapped

289
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Amature

A

Novice

290
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Wistful

A

Full of yearning

291
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Gag

A

Mask around your mouth

292
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Gagged

A

Silenced

293
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Placard

A

Notice, poster

294
Q

Benevolent

A

Kind, obliging

295
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Undue

A

Excessive

296
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Ruse

A

Tactic, move

297
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Facelift

A

Something that removes all signs of age

298
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Bereft

A

Deprived of

299
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Deranged

A

Mad, insane

300
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Fuse

A

Device that prevents overcurrent in circuits; unite

301
Q

Axle

A

rod connecting wheels in car

302
Q

Sow

A

Plant; reap, garner

303
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Hotfoot

A

Run

304
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Invigorated

A

Revived

305
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Convict

A

Sentence; prisoner

306
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Aquit

A

To relieve a charge

307
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Squash

A

Quell

308
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Preserve

A

Conserve, jam

309
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Mandatory

A

Compulsory

310
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Meagre

A

Small

311
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Miserly

A

Stingy

312
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Inkling

A

Small idea

313
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Admiral

A

Commander

314
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Whim

A

Urge

315
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Mausoleum

A

Tomb

316
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Irksome

A

Irritating

317
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Clandestine

A

Secret

318
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Inevitable

A

Inescapable

319
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Stockpile

A

Stock, store

320
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Prudent

A

Marked by wisdom

321
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Pummel

A

Beat, pound

322
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Modicum

A

Speck

323
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Reverend

A

Holy person

324
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Overstated

A

Exaggerated

325
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Inanimate

A

Lacking qualities

326
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Mull

A

Ponder, consider

327
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Bespoke

A

Made specifically for someone

328
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Pry

A

To nose about

329
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Vindictive

A

Vengeful

330
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Reverently

A

With deep and solemn respect

331
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Impromptu

A

Spontaneous

332
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Smiggy

A

Crazy imobocile who is extremely frivolous

This isn’t a real word.

333
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Belittling

A

Patronising

334
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Acclaim

A

To give public approval

335
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Unassuming

A

Not pretentious, modest

336
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Herald

A

Messenger; indicate

337
Q

Quarters

A

Digs, accomodations

338
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Listless

A

Languid, spiritless

339
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Dignified

A

Serious and graceful

340
Q

Dignity

A

Regality

341
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Converse

A

Talk, speak, chat

342
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Stodgy

A

Fatty

343
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Brazen

A

Bold

344
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Lethargic

A

Having no energy

345
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Despondent

A

Discouraged

346
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Perspiration

A

Sweat

To perspire = to sweat

347
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Strawberry-blond

A

Light red

348
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Coconut-shy

A

Funfair game

349
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Cherry-pick

A

Choose

350
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Naive

A

Innocent

351
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Ravine

A

Gorge, canyon

352
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Allocate

A

Give

353
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Confer

A

Consult

354
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Legitimate

A

Legal, lawful

355
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Wince

A

Squirm away

356
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Clergy

A

Religious leaders

357
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Contempt

A

Scorn, disdain

Nouns

358
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Fortitude

A

Strength

359
Q

x2 meanings

Friction

A

Rubbing; tension

360
Q

Gag

A

Joke, quip

Verbs

361
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x2 meanings

Project

A

Goal; express

362
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Looming

A

Impending

363
Q

Mirage

A

illusion

364
Q

Mirage

A

Hallucination, fantasy

365
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Cuccint

A

Brief, compact

366
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Poise

A

Position, stance

367
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Indulge

A

Spoil

368
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Divulge

A

Reveal

369
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Detained

A

Delayed

370
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Stagnant

A

Not moving

371
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Diligence

A

Tenacity

372
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Temperament

A

Personality

373
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Scrounge

A

Beg

374
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Paltry

A

Small, meagre

375
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Hefty

A

Heavy, burly

376
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Haggard

A

Tired

377
Q

Deficit

A

Shortage

378
Q

Tirade

A

Attack

379
Q

Alienate

A

Isolate

380
Q

Demonise

A

Make something/ someone seem terrible

381
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Sworn

A

Promised

382
Q

Grovel

A

Implore, beg

383
Q

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Sheer

A

Utter, complete, absolute; vertical, steep, sharp

384
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x2 meanings

Grating

A

Scratching; Irritating

385
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Espionage

A

Spying

386
Q

Orifice

A

Hole

387
Q

Let

A

Rent

388
Q

Hock

A

Knuckle of meat

389
Q

Sanction

A

Authorize, allow

390
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Bloc

A

Alliance

391
Q

Tic

A

Flee

392
Q

Perverse

A

illogical

The beginning ‘i’ is not capital for understanding the word.

393
Q

Limelight

A

Hype

394
Q

Resuscitation

A

The act of reviving

395
Q

Thereof

A

The thing that has just been mentioned.

396
Q

Cur

A

Medium-sized hunting dog

397
Q

Unsubstantial

A

Having no valid structure

398
Q

Retardant

A

Fire easer

399
Q

Competent

A

Capable, able

400
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Antagonistic

A

Hostile

401
Q

Marquee

A

Tent shop

402
Q

Demeanour

A

A way of looking and behaving

403
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Wherewithal

A

Money

404
Q

Uptake

A

Taking in

405
Q

Impart

A

Give, bestow

406
Q

Underscore

A

Line

407
Q

Nonchalance

A

Calmness

408
Q

Accentuation

A

Syllables

409
Q

Unnerving

A

Discouraging

410
Q

Blunderbuss

A

Gun

411
Q

Respite

A

Rest, break

412
Q

Forceps

A

Tongs

413
Q

Marauder

A

Robber

414
Q

Thatch

A

Reeds

415
Q

Swine

A

Pig

416
Q

Fluorescent

A

Absorption

417
Q

Innovate

A

Develop

418
Q

Convivial

A

Genial

419
Q

Floodlight

A

Light

420
Q

Unbidden

A

Spontaneous

421
Q

Tortuous

A

Crooked, winding

422
Q

Cyst

A

Boil

423
Q

Lineage

A

Line of relatives

424
Q

Pulses

A

Beans, lentils

425
Q

Discern

A

Recognize as distinct

426
Q

Sceptic

A

Questioning, doubtful

427
Q

Abdicate

A

Resign, retire, quit

428
Q

Tarnish

A

Stain, rust

Verbs

429
Q

Marinate

A

Souse, soak

430
Q

Inflamed

A

Swollen

431
Q

Tetchy

A

Irritable

432
Q

Roe

A

Financial recordings

433
Q

Opt

A

Make a choice

434
Q

Wok

A

Pan

435
Q

Ail

A

Pain, trouble

Verbs

436
Q

Irk

A

Irritate

437
Q

Ire

A

Anger

Nouns

438
Q

Vim

A

Enthusiasm

439
Q

Hone

A

Sharpen

440
Q

Weir

A

Dam

441
Q

Stoke

A

Mend

442
Q

Consolatory

A

Affording comfort

443
Q

Hereditary

A

Passing naturally through genes

444
Q

Embody

A

Represent

445
Q

Exemplify

A

Illustrate

446
Q

Nautical

A

Marine, naval

447
Q

Zany

A

Strange,surprising

448
Q

Maritime

A

Connected to ships or the sea

449
Q

Oxide

A

Chemical compound

450
Q

Preliminary

A

Initial

451
Q

Armitage

A

Limbs

452
Q

Coercive

A

Forcing someone to do something against their will

453
Q

Swaddling

A

Clothing

454
Q

Abject

A

Utter, complete

455
Q

Endeavour

A

Effort

456
Q

Strenuous

A

Tiring and difficult

457
Q

Prime

A

First

458
Q

Factions

A

Groups

459
Q

Whimisical

A

Playful

460
Q

Squally

A

Choppy, stormy

461
Q

Scintillating

A

Sparkling, bright

462
Q

Two meanings

Prostrate

A

Flat; overwhelmed

463
Q

Inevitable

A

Predictable

464
Q

Dainties

A

Delacacies

465
Q

Infirmary

A

Hostpital

466
Q

Bassoons

A

Musical instruments

467
Q

Concorde

A

Plane, jet

468
Q

Frolicing

A

Playing

469
Q

Celestial

A

Heavenly

470
Q

Impregnable

A

Indestructible, undefeatable, unattackable, impentrable, unbreakable

471
Q

Lucrative

A

Profitable

472
Q

Ludicrous

A

Foolish

473
Q

Embellished

A

Coated

474
Q

Bulkhead

A

Divding barrier in an airship

475
Q

Unalloyed

A

Pure

476
Q

Pragmatic

A

Sensible

477
Q

Alpha

A

One

478
Q

Besotted

A

Head-over-heels

479
Q

Arthritic

A

Joints are painful an stiff; you can’t move them

480
Q

Cleft

A

Split, crack, parting

481
Q

Gully

A

Canyone, ravine, gorge

482
Q

Tyke

A

Small child

483
Q

Lowing

A

Mooing

484
Q

Potty

A

Mad, insane

485
Q

Nit

A

Tic; foolish person

486
Q

Intestate

A

Not having made a will before you die.

487
Q

Rile

A

Irritate

488
Q

Conemptuously

A

Scornfully

489
Q

Fob watch

A

An old-fashioned watch that you clip to your pocket and leave the chaing dangling out.

490
Q

Rote

A

Automaticaly

491
Q

Dint

A

Indent, impression, mark

492
Q

Hinder

A

Slow, obstruct

Verbs

493
Q

Initiate

A

Begin, commence

494
Q

Fraught

A

Distraught

495
Q

Sham

A

Fake, act

Nouns

496
Q

Interloper

A

Intruder, invader

497
Q

Venerable

A

Respected

498
Q

This card needs to be deleted

A

This card needs to be deleted

499
Q

Adept

A

Expert

500
Q

Teat

A

Nipple

501
Q

Taint

A

Trace, touch

502
Q

Tyranny

A

Dictation

503
Q

Sentimental

A

Tender, nostalgic, emotional

504
Q

Sycophantic

A

Sucking up, obsequious to, grovelling, flattering, oily, slimy

505
Q

Subservient

A

To be controlled, to be dominated, to have a master

506
Q

Reverent

A

Respectful

You would be reverent to a reverend.

507
Q

Ode

A

Poem/song

508
Q

Blazoned

A

Dressed, embalmed, embellished

509
Q

Anthology

A

Collection

510
Q

Advocate

A

Endorse, champion, back something

511
Q

Assertive

A

Self-protective, standing up for yourself

512
Q

Satire

A

A comedy or joke about someone or a specific topic

513
Q

Controversy

A

Disagreement

514
Q

Vow

A

Promise, pledge

515
Q

Quell

A

Flatten, squish, squash

516
Q

Sundry

A

Varied, assorted

517
Q

Diapason

A

An organ

518
Q

Dirge

A

Sad song

519
Q

Hark

A

Listen

520
Q

Lute

A

Old-fashioned guitar

521
Q

Lyre

A

Old-fashioned harp

522
Q

Lust

A

To crave or yearn for a living body

523
Q

Implore

A

Beg

524
Q

Glaringly

A

Obvious

525
Q

Casket

A

Coffin

526
Q

Uncanny

A

Having a supernatural character

527
Q

Relinquish

A

Renounce, give up

528
Q

Covert

A

Secret

529
Q

Gaol

A

Jail, prison

530
Q

Coherent

A

Logical, clear

531
Q

Vanquished

A

Beaten, conquered

532
Q

Enigmatic

A

Mysterious

533
Q

Charismatic

A

Charming, fascinating, gregarious

534
Q

Shambolic

A

Chaotic, disorganised, muddled

535
Q

Excursion

A

Expedition

536
Q

Initiate

A

Start, begin, commence

537
Q

Heedless

A

Unwary, reckless

538
Q

Flatter

A

Insult

539
Q

Substitute

A

Exchange, swap

540
Q

Revamp

A

Improve, make something new

541
Q

Marauder

A

Killer, hunter, predator

542
Q

Bridleway

A

A path/road that people on horses use

543
Q

Goad

A

Provoke, anger, badger, harry, hound, egg on

544
Q

Jeer

A

Taunt, laugh at

545
Q

Lament

A

Wail, cry, bawl, moan, groan, mourn

546
Q

Flatter

A

Praise, compliment

Verb

547
Q

Whim

A

Impulse, urge

548
Q

Plucky

A

Courageous, brave, bold, valiant, gallant

549
Q

Heed

A

Pay attention to, follow, take note

550
Q

Warrant

A

Permit, license

Noun

551
Q

Warp

A

Distort, twist, change negatively

552
Q

Stipulate

A

Make an agreement

553
Q

Avid

A

Keen

554
Q

Probing

A

Intriguing

555
Q

Cormorant

A

A type of bird

556
Q

Gannet

A

A type of bird

557
Q

Steadfast

A

Loyal, faithful

558
Q

Smiteth

A

Attack

559
Q

Succumb

A

Yield, give in

560
Q

Ineffable

A

Marvellous, wonderful, breathtaking

561
Q

Vie

A

Compete

562
Q

Akin

A

Similar

563
Q

Petrels

A

A type of bird

564
Q

Gugas

A

A type of bird

565
Q

Escarpment

A

A steep slope or long cliff

566
Q

Scree

A

A slope

567
Q

Cleit

A

A bothy or storage hut

568
Q

Implacable

A

Unforgiving

569
Q

Revelation

A

Announcement

570
Q

Sidle

A

Sneak

571
Q

Preen

A

Tidy, groom

572
Q

Fortitude

A

The ability to bear pain with courage

573
Q

Pagan

A

An irreligious person

574
Q

Lout

A

Bully

575
Q

Petered

A

Diminished

576
Q

Inexorably

A

In a way that is unstoppable

577
Q

Cud

A

Grass that cows chew on

578
Q

Handbook

A

Manual

579
Q

Unsuspecting

A

Unknowing

580
Q

Rumpus

A

Din, racket, row

581
Q

Fuse

A

Merge, blend, mix

582
Q

Fallacy

A

Myth, fantasy, mistaken belief, error, falsehood

583
Q

Evolution

A

The process of becoming more advanced.

584
Q

Belated

A

Late

585
Q

Viable

A

Feasible, plausible, workable, achievable

586
Q

Inept

A

Having no skill

587
Q

Level-headed

A

Sensible, logical, rational

588
Q

Spineless

A

Weak and cowardly

589
Q

Hapless

A

Unlucky

590
Q

Toil

A

Work hard

591
Q

Stability

A

Security

592
Q

Shameless

A

Ashamed

593
Q

Short

A

Flying, fleeting

594
Q

Liberated

A

Conquered

595
Q

Gnash

A

Grind teeth, snarl

596
Q

Referendum

A

Group vote

597
Q

Unrefined

A

Coarse, rough, rude, unpleasant, unsophisticated

598
Q

Skirmish

A

Fight, battle

598
Q

Illicit

A

Unlawful, illegal

599
Q

Immoral

A

Evil

600
Q

Stowed

A

Stored

601
Q

Controversy

A

Debate, dispute

602
Q

Peak

A

Summit, zenith

603
Q

Foray

A

Raid, attack, assault

604
Q

Spectre

A

Ghost, phantom

605
Q

Encroaching

A

Intruding, trespassing

606
Q

Stowed

A

Stored

607
Q

Controversy

A

Debate, dispute, disagreement, discord

608
Q

Incentive

A

Motivation

609
Q

Scanty

A

Sparse, scarce

610
Q

Modestly

A

Humbly

611
Q

Urdu

A

A language

612
Q

Disclose

A

Reveal

613
Q

Conspire

A

To plot together

614
Q

Apt

A

Suitable, fitting

615
Q

Taut

A

Tight

615
Q

Jukebox

A

A public box where you put a small amount of money inside and then it will play a chosen playlist.

616
Q

Slack

A

Baggy

617
Q

Recite

A

Read out

618
Q

Aptitude

A

Having the ability to do something, talent

619
Q

Inept

A

Crude, having no skill

620
Q

Bookish

A

Studious, nerdy

621
Q

Wad

A

Pile

622
Q

Inferior

A

Worse

623
Q

Superior

A

Better

624
Q

Expansion

A

Opposite of contraction

625
Q

Hamper

A

Hinder

626
Q

Coast

A

Cruise, sail, go along casually

627
Q

Hinder

A

To make something difficult

628
Q

Adhesive

A

Glue

629
Q

Adhere

A

Stick

630
Q

Queasy

A

Sick

631
Q

Foul

A

Evil; disgusting

632
Q

Fowl

A

Domestic cock or hen

633
Q

Intercept

A

Cut off, ambush, snatch

634
Q

Flamboyant

A

Extravagant

635
Q

Cascaded

A

Poured, gushed, spilled, flowed

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