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acquire

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v. To gain ownership of something; to get by one’s own efforts or actions.

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antagonize

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v. To make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike.

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competent

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adj. Having the ability to do what is needed.

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comprise

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v. 1. To form; to make up.
2. To consist of or include

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correspond

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v. 1. To match; to be equal to.
2. To exchange letters with another person.

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obtain

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v. 1. get, acquire, or secure (something)
ex) adequate insurance cover is difficult to obtain

  1. be prevalent, customary, or established
    ex) the price of silver fell to that obtaining elsewhere in the ancient world
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aggravate

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v. 1. make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious
ex) military action would only aggravate the situation

  1. annoy or exasperate.
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umpire

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n. (in some sports) an official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and arbitrate on matters arising from the play. a person chosen to arbitrate between contending parties.

v. 1. act as an umpire in a game or match
ex) he could be seen regularly umpiring for the club

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extinct

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ADJECTIVE (of a species, family, or other group of animals or plants) having no living members; no longer in existence

2.
ADJECTIVE no longer in existence

3.
ADJECTIVE (of a title of nobility) having no valid claimant

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soothe

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1.
VERB gently calm (a person or their feelings)

2.
VERB reduce pain or discomfort in (a part of the body)

3.
VERB relieve or ease (pain)

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context

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NOUN the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood

2.
NOUN the parts of something written or spoken that immediately precede and follow a word or passage and clarify its meaning

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knack

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NOUN an acquired or natural skill at doing something

2.
NOUN a tendency to do something

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ponder

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VERB think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion

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endure

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VERB suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently

2.
VERB remain in existence, last

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authentic

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ADJECTIVE of undisputed origin and not a copy, genuine

2.
ADJECTIVE made or done in the traditional or original way, or in a way that faithfully resembles an original

3.
ADJECTIVE based on facts, accurate or reliable

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radiant

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1.
ADJECTIVE sending out light, shining or glowing brightly

2.
ADJECTIVE (of a person or their expression) clearly emanating great joy, love, or health

3.
NOUN a point or object from which light or heat radiates, especially a heating element in an electric or gas heater

4.
NOUN Astronomy a radiant point

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peaked

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ADJECTIVE having a peak

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lassitude

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a state of physical or mental weariness, lack of energy

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aggrieved

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ADJECTIVE feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated

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risked

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VERB simple past tense and past participle of risk

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mimosa

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1.
NOUN an Australian acacia tree with delicate fernlike leaves and yellow flowers.

2.
NOUN a plant of a genus that includes the sensitive plant.

3.
NOUN North American a drink of champagne and orange juice.

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pavilion

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NOUN British a building at a cricket ground or other sports ground, used for changing and taking refreshments.

2.
NOUN a summer house or other decorative building used as a shelter in a park or large garden.

3.
NOUN used in the names of buildings used for theatrical or other entertainments

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inadequate

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ADJECTIVE lacking the quality or quantity required, insufficient for a purpose

2.
ADJECTIVE (of a person) unable to deal with a situation or with life

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triumphantly

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ADVERB in a way that shows great happiness or joy at a victory or achievement

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apprehensive

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ADJECTIVE anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

2.
ADJECTIVE rare relating to perception or understanding.

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thistledown

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NOUN light fluffy down which is attached to thistle seeds, enabling them to be blown about in the wind.

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holster

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1.
NOUN a holder for carrying a handgun or other firearm, typically made of leather and worn on a belt or under the arm.

2.
VERB put (a gun) into its holster

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pathetically

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ADVERB in a way that arouses pity, especially by displaying vulnerability or sadness

2.
ADVERB informal in a miserably inadequate or ridiculous way

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bexhill

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  1. a resort in S England, in East Sussex on the English Channel. Pop: 39 451 (2001)
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prestige

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NOUN widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality

2.
NOUN denoting something that arouses widespread respect or admiration

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unadulterated

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ADJECTIVE (especially of food or drink) having no inferior added substances, pure

2.
ADJECTIVE not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements, complete and absolute

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mere

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ADJECTIVE used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is

2.
ADJECTIVE used to emphasize that the fact of something being present in a situation is enough to influence that situation

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pavilion

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NOUN British a building at a cricket ground or other sports ground, used for changing and taking refreshments.

2.
NOUN a summer house or other decorative building used as a shelter in a park or large garden.

3.
NOUN used in the names of buildings used for theatrical or other entertainments

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conversationally

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1.
ADJECTIVE as used in conversation, not formal

2.
ADJECTIVE consisting of or relating to conversation

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vigor

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NOUN strength, energy, or determination

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wealth

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NOUN an abundance of valuable possessions or money

2.
NOUN the state of being rich, material prosperity

3.
NOUN plentiful supplies of a particular resource

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fortune

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NOUN chance or luck as an arbitrary force affecting human affairs

2.
NOUN luck, especially good luck

3.
NOUN the success or failure of a person or enterprise over a period of time

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ruthless

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ADJECTIVE having or showing no pity or compassion for others

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capricious

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ADJECTIVE given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour

2.
ADJECTIVE changing according to no discernible rules, unpredictable

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benevolent

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1.
ADJECTIVE well meaning and kindly

2.
ADJECTIVE (of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose

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invaluable

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ADJECTIVE extremely useful, indispensable

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agriculture

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NOUN the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products

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abyss

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NOUN a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm

2.
NOUN a wide or profound difference between people, a gulf

3.
NOUN the regions of hell conceived of as a bottomless pit

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indifferent

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ADJECTIVE having no particular interest or sympathy, unconcerned

2.
ADJECTIVE neither good nor bad, mediocre

3.
ADJECTIVE not good, fairly bad

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consoling

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ADJECTIVE serving to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment

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grant

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1.
VERB agree to give or allow (something requested) to

2.
VERB give (a right, power, property, etc.) formally or legally to

3.
NOUN a sum of money given by a government or other organization for a particular purpose

4.
NOUN formal the action of granting something

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baleful

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ADJECTIVE threatening harm, menacing

2.
ADJECTIVE having a harmful or destructive effect

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dutifully

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ADVERB in a conscientious or obedient manner

2.
ADVERB in a manner motivated by duty rather than desire or enthusiasm

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uncanny

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ADJECTIVE strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

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plausible

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ADJECTIVE (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable

2.
ADJECTIVE (of a person) skilled at producing persuasive arguments, especially ones intended to deceive

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conclusive

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ADJECTIVE (of evidence or argument) having or likely to have the effect of proving a case, decisive

2.
ADJECTIVE (of a victory) achieved easily or by a large margin

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impunity

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NOUN exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action

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domesticated

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ADJECTIVE (of an animal) tame and kept as a pet or on a farm

2.
ADJECTIVE (of a plant) cultivated for food, naturalized

3.
ADJECTIVE often humorous fond of home life and housework

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counterpart

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NOUN a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation

2.
NOUN 법률 one of two copies of a legal document.

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peil

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1.
NOUN serious and immediate danger

2.
NOUN the dangers or difficulties that arise from a particular situation or activity

3.
VERB archaic expose to danger, threaten

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prejudice

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NOUN preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

2.
NOUN dislike, hostility, or unjust behaviour deriving from preconceived and unfounded opinions

3.
VERB give rise to prejudice in (someone), make biased

4.
VERB mainly Law cause harm to (a state of affairs)

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condense

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1.
VERB make (something) denser or more concentrated

2.
VERB express (written or spoken material) in fewer words, make concise

3.
VERB change or cause to change from a gas or vapour to a liquid

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detonate

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VERB explode or cause to explode

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exclusive

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beat

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6.
ADJECTIVE informal completely exhausted

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contract

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NOUN a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law

2.
NOUN the branch of law concerned with the making and observation of contracts

3.
VERB decrease in size, number, or range

4.
VERB (of a muscle) become shorter and tighter in order to effect movement of part of the body

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farce

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NOUN a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations

2.
NOUN the dramatic genre represented by farces

3.
NOUN an event or situation that is absurd or disorganized

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distinguished

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ADJECTIVE very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect

2.
ADJECTIVE dignified and noble in appearance or manner

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smelt

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VERB extract (metal) from its ore by a process involving heating and melting

2.
VERB extract a metal from (ore) by smelting

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hydroelectric

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ADJECTIVE relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water (typically from a reservoir held behind a dam or barrage) to drive a turbine which powers a generator

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sleek

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Adjective
1. (of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy
he was tall, with sleek, dark hair

a. (of an animal) having smooth, glossy hair or fur
a sleek black cat

b. (of a person) having a wealthy and well-groomed appearance
a sleek and ambitious junior Minister

c. (of an object) having an elegant, streamlined shape or design
his sleek black car slid through the traffic

d. ingratiating; unctuous
she gave Guy a sleek smile to underline her words

Verb [with object and adverbial of direction]
1. make (hair) smooth and glossy

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investment

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NOUN the action or process of investing money for profit

2.
NOUN a thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future

3.
NOUN an act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result

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parlor

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NOUN a store or business that sells a specified kind of food or service see also MASSAGE PARLOR

2.
NOUN old-fashioned a room in a house or apartment that is used for conversation or for spending time with guests

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be bound

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1.
VERB tie or fasten (something) tightly together

2.
VERB restrain (someone) by tying their hands and feet

3.
NOUN a problematical situation

4.
NOUN British informal a nuisance

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objection

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NOUN an expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition, a reason for disagreeing

2.
NOUN the action of challenging or disagreeing with something

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lethargy

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NOUN a lack of energy and enthusiasm

2.
NOUN 의학 a pathological state of sleepiness or deep unresponsiveness and inactivity

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identify

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1.
VERB establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is

2.
VERB recognize or distinguish (especially something considered worthy of attention)

3.
VERB assign (a particular characteristic or categorization) to oneself, describe oneself as belonging to (a particular category or group)

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loyal

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ADJECTIVE giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution

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revenue

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NOUN income, especially when of an organization and of a substantial nature

2.
NOUN a state’s annual income from which public expenses are met

3.
NOUN the department of the civil service collecting state revenue

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maul

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VERB (of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing

2.
VERB treat (something) savagely or roughly

3.
NOUN (in rugby union) a loose scrum formed around a player with the ball off the ground.

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caress

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VERB touch or stroke gently or lovingly

2.
NOUN a gentle or loving touch

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unabated

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adj. Showing no sign of weakening; showing no decrease

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acknowledged

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v. 1. To admite the existence of
2. To express recognition or thanks for
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adj. Commonly accepted or recognized.

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agent

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n. 1. A person who acts or does business for another.
2. Something that brings about a result

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authorities

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n. 1. The right to give orders, make decisions, or take action
2. An expert source of information
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n. A group of people who have the right to enforce laws

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devastating
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devastation

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adj. Causing destruction
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n. Great destruction

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epidemic

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n. The rapid spreading of a disease to many people at one time

adj. Spreading rapidly as a disease over a wide area

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estimate

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n. A number that is not exact; a careful guess.

v. To figure out roughly; to make an approximate calculation

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evict

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v. To force out of property by taking legal action

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impartial

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adj. Not favoring one side more than another;fair

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industrious

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adj. Hardworking; not lazy

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infuriate

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v. To make very angry

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irrelevant

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adj. Having nothing to do with the subject

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precision

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n. Exactness

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sham

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n. Something fake or false

adj. Not genuine; fake

v. To pretend

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trek

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n. A long, slow, and difficult journey’

v. To travel slowly and with difficulty

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domestic

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ADJECTIVE relating to the running of a home or to family relations

2.
ADJECTIVE of or for use in the home rather than in an industrial or office environment

3.
NOUN a person who is paid to help with cleaning and other menial tasks in a person’s home.

4.
NOUN British informal a violent quarrel between family members, especially a couple

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astute

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adj. Wise in a clever or practical way

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authenticity
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authenticate

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n. The condition of being genuine
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v. To prove that something is genuine

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delicacy

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n. 1. A choice item of food.
2. Great consideration for the feelings of others

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delicacy

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n. 1. A choice item of food.
2. Great consideration for the feelings of others

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pilanthropy

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n. the feeling of love for all human beings and the desire to help them

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diversity

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to give variety to something

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eager

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very keen to do something; enthusiastic

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resource

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an available supply

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transport

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to move from one place to another

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patent

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a protected invention or process

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agricultural

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related to farming

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immortalize

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to make soething famous forever

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opulence

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wealth and abundance

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enrich

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to add greater value

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monumental

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very large and impressive

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derogatory

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adj. Expressing a low opinion; inteded to hurt the reputation of a person or thing

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devour

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v. 1. To eat up hungrily
2. To take in eagerly with the eyes or ears

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figment

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n. Something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality

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mythical

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adj. Imaginary; not real

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plumage

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n. A bird’s feathers

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predatory

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adj. 1. Living by killing and eating other animals
2. Living by using, controlling, or hurting others

n. 1. A creature that lives by killing.
2. A person who looks for others to use, control, or hurt them in some way.

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prior

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adj. 1. Coming earlier in time
2. Coming before in order or importance

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scavenger

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n. 1. Someone who scavenges
2. An animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter

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slaughter

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v. 1. To kill in order to obtain meat
2. To kill people or animals in large numbers or in a cruel way

n. 1. The killing of an animal for food
2. The act of killing on a large scale or in a cruel way

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solitude

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n. The condition of being alone or at some distance from people

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ungainly

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adj. Moving in a clumsy or awkward way

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vulnerable

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adj. Open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally8

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unwieldy

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1.
ADJECTIVE (of an object) difficult to move because of its size, shape, or weight

2.
ADJECTIVE (of a system) too large or disorganized to function efficiently

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admonition

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v. 1. To warn
2. To criticize gently
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n. A warning

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aghast

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adj. Struck with horror; shocked

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annihilate

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v. To destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin

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benefactor

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n. A person who provides help, especially by giving money

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bestow

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v. To give as an honor; to present as a gift

125
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devious

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adj. 1. Having many twists and turns; winding
2. Sneaky; not frank or honest

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devoid

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adj. Lacking; empty; entirely without

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heedful
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v. To pay attention to

n. Attention; notice
———————————————————————————adj. Paying careful attention
———————————————————————————adj. Failing to pay proper attention

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mortal

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n. A human being, especially as contrasted with a god

adj. 1. Of or relating to human beings
2. Causing death; fatal
3. Very severe

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muse

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v. To think about in a quiet, careful way

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pioneer

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n. A person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow

v. To open the way for others

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plague

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n. 1. A deadly disease that preads rapidly from person to person
2. Anything that causes destruction or suffering

v. To cause suffering or distress

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subside

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v. 1. To sink to a lower level
2. To become quieter or less active

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unwitting

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adj. Not done on purpose; unintended

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wrathful

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adj. Very angry

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theocracy

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1.
NOUN a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god

2.
NOUN the commonwealth of Israel from the time of Moses until the election of Saul as king.

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acquire

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v. To gain ownership of something; to get by one’s own efforts or actions

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antagonize

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v. To make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike

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competence

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n. The ability to do what is needed

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comprise

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v. 1. TO form; to make up
2. To consist of or include

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corresponded
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correspondence

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v. 1. To match; to be equal to
2. To exchange letters with another person
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regularly
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n. The act of exchanging letters; the letters that are exchanged.

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dilapidated

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adj. In poor condition from neglect or age

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illustrious

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adj. Very famous; outstanding

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incident

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n. Something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance

144
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inherit

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v. 1. To receive something from someone after that person’s death
2. To receive, as part of one’s physical or mental makeup, from one’s parents

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latitude

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n. 1. The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees
2. A region as marked by its distance from the equator
3. Freedom from strict rules

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loath

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adj. Unwilling; reluctant

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maintain

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v. 1. To declare something to be true
2. To continue in the same way or condition
3. To keep in good condition

148
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renovation

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n. The act of renovating; the thing renovated

149
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reprimand

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v. To scold in a harsh or formal manner

n. A strong scolding from someone in authority

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supervision
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n. The act of managing or directing
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n. A person who manages or directs activities

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adequate

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adj. Enough; sufficient

152
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administer

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v. 1. To manage or direct
2. To give out as treatment or assistance

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agitate

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v. 1. To disturb or upset
2. To move with an irregular, fast, or violent action
3. To stir up interest in and support for a cause

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capitulate

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v. To give in; to surrender

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citrus

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n. 1. A fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes
2. A tree that produces these fruits

adj. Of or relating to these fruits or trees

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disruptive
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v. 1. To break up the orderly course of
2. To interrupt; to bring to a temporary halt
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adj. Causing confusion or disorder
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n. A disturbance that interrupts or causes confusion

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hovel

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n. An unpleasnt, cramped, and dilapidated place to live

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illiteracy

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adj. 1. Not concerned about; not caring
2. Neither very good nor very bad; passable

159
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menial

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adj. Of or relating to low-level, humble work

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permanent

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adj. Lasting or expected to last for a long time

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respite

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n. A period of rest; a pause

162
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strenuous

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adj. 1. Needing much effort; using a lot of energy
2. Very active; vigorous

163
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toil

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v. 1. To work long and hard
2. To make one’s way with difficulty

n. Hard and tiring labor

164
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urgency

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n. The need for quick action

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addiction
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addictive

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n. 1. A person with a very strong desire for something that is habit-formig and sometimes harmful
2. A person who is a very enthusiastic fan

n. The condition of being addicted
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adj. Likely to cause addiction

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aspiration

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n. A strong desire to achieve something; an ambition

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bias

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n. A preference that prevents one from being impartial; prejudice

v. To cause someone to have prejudice; to influence

168
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blatant

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adj. Very obvious in an offensive or shameless way

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candid

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adj. Expressed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths

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confrontation

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v. 1. To stand up to; to face boldly
2. To put or bring face-to-face
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n. A hostile meeting between people who hold opposite views

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debut

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n. A first public appearance

v. To make a first public appearance

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enrollment

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n. The number of people enrolled

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fluster

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v. To make nervous, embarrassed, or confused

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impunity

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n. Freedom from being harmed or punished

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intensify

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v. To increase; to strengthen or deepen

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intimidation

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n. The act of intimidating

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obnoxious

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adj. Very unpleasant; disgusting

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retort

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v. To answer, especially in a quick or clever way

n. A quick or clever reply

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stint

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n. 1. A period of time devoted to a job or some task
2. A limit or restriction

v. To limit or restrict

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beseech

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v. To ask earnestly; to beg

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consternation

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n. Amazement or fear that makes one feel confused

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delectable

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adj. Pleasing to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; delicious

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garland

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n. A wreath or chain of leaves and flowers

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gratifying

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v. 1. To please or satisfy
2. To give in to what is wanted or requested
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adj. Pleasing

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haughtiness

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n. The state or quality of being haughty

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impetuous

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adj. Likely to act without thinking; hasty

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lavish

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adj. 1. Much more than enough
2. Very costly

v. To give freely or generously

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plucky

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v. 1. To pull off or out; to pick
2. To remove the feathers from
3. To pull at and let go

adj. Brave; courageous

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ponder

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v. To think about; to consider carefully

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privileged

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adj. Given favors or advantages denied to others

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prostrate

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adj. 1. Lying flat
2. Lying facedown, especially to show respect
3. Completely overcome; weak and helpless

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rapture

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n. A state of great job, delight, or love

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reverly

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n. Noisy merrymaking

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whim

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n. A sudden wish to do something without a particular reason; a fanciful idea

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cortex

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NOUN 해부학 the outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), composed of folded grey matter and playing an important role in consciousness.

2.
NOUN an outer layer of another organ or body part such as a kidney (the renal cortex), the cerebellum, or a hair.

3.
NOUN Botany an outer layer of tissue immediately below the epidermis of a stem or root.

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dub

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v. To give someone or something a particular name or description

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slip

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1.
VERB lose one’s footing and slide unintentionally for a short distance

2.
VERB (of an object) accidentally slide or move out of position or from someone’s grasp

3.
NOUN an act of sliding unintentionally for a short distance

4.
NOUN relative movement of an object or surface and a solid surface in contact with it.

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acrid

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adj. Sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of taste or smell

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casualty

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n. A perso killed or injured in a war or accident

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congestion

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adj. 1. Overcrowded; filled too full
2. Filled with fluid
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n. 1. The condition of being overcrowded
2. The condition of being filled with fluid

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cope

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v. To manage problems or difficulties successfully

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headlong

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adj. With great speed or force; reckless

adv. Recklessly; without time for careful thought

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hurtle

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v. To move with great force and speed

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impediment

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n. An obstacle; something that gets in the way

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inevitable

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adj. Bound to happen; unavoidable

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initiation

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v. 1. To put into effect; to bring into use
2. To take in as a member
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n. 1. The act of begining
2. The ceremony or process that makes one a member

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irate

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adj. Very angry; furious

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lax

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adj. 1. Not strictly enforced; undemanding; careless
2. Not tight; loose

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negligence

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n. The quality, state, or act of being negligent

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smolder

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v. 1. To burn slowly without bursting into flames
2. To exist in a hidden state before bursting into the open

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stringent

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adj. Strict; severe

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throng

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n. A large number of people gathered together; a crowd

v. To gather or move in large numbers

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irate

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ADJECTIVE feeling or characterized by great anger

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instinct

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1.
NOUN an innate, typically fixed pattern of behaviour in animals in response to certain stimuli

2.
NOUN a natural or intuitive way of acting or thinking

3.
ADJECTIVE formal imbued or filled with (a quality, especially a desirable one)

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stringent

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ADJECTIVE (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

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dumbfounded

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adj. Speechless with amazement

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ensue

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v. To follow; to come as a result of or at a later time

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era

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n. A particular period in history

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flourish

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v. 1. To thrive or prosper
2. To wave in the air

n. 1. A sweeping motion
2. A showy burst of music
3. A fancy line or curve added to something written

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garrison

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n. 1. Soldiers stationed in a place to protect it
2. A military place of protection, together with its soldiers and weapons

v. TO provide soldiers with a place to live

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grievous

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adj. Causing grief or pain; hard to bear

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hoard

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v. To save and put away, especially secretly

n. Anything put away in such a manner

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inundate

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v. 1. To cover, as with water from a flood
2. To load with an excessive amount or number of something

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invincible

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adj. Impossible to defeat

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nomadic

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adj. Having the characteristics of a nomad

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placate

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v. To stop from being angry; to calm

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principal

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adj. Most important

n. 1. A person or thing that is of the greatest importance
2. The head of a school
3. The sum of money owed, not including the interest

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recede

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v. 1. To move back or to drop to a low level
2. To become fainter

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ruthless

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adj. Showing no mercy; pitiless

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sacrifice

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n. 1. Something given up for the sake of another
2. An offering to a god

v. 1. To give up something for another
2. To offer something of value to a god

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ascertain

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VERB find (something) out for certain, make sure of

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acquatic

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adj. 1. Growing or living in or on water
2. Done in or upon water

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assertion
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assertive

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n. A firm statement or declaration
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adj. Self-assured; bold and confident

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avert

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v. 1. To turn away
2. To keep from happening

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bleak

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adj. 1. Without much hope
2. Cold and dreary; exposed to cold winds and bad weather

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blithely

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adj. 1. Cheerful; carefree
2. Not showing proper care; heedless
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adv. In a carefree manner

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docile

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adj. Well behaved; easy to handle

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dwindle

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v. To continue becoming less; to grow swmaller in number or amount

239
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lethal

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adj. Causing, or capable of causing, death

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monitor

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v. To watch closely and frequently; to observe and make note

n. A video screen used to display information

241
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mutilate

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v. To hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out

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nimble

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adj. 1. Able to move quickly and easily
2. Showing quickness of thinking; clever

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plight

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n. A difficult or dangerous condition or situation

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ponderous

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adj. Heavy and slow moving

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verge

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n. An edge, border, or brink

v. To come close to the edge or border of

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vigilant

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adj. Watchful; ready for danger

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jeopardy``

A

1.
NOUN danger of loss, harm, or failure

2.
NOUN 법률 danger arising from being on trial for a criminal offence.

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suburb

A

NOUN an outlying district of a city, especially a residential one

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integral

A

1.
ADJECTIVE necessary to make a whole complete, essential or fundamental

2.
ADJECTIVE included as part of a whole rather than supplied separately

3.
NOUN Mathematics a function of which a given function is the derivative, i.e. which yields that function when differentiated, and which may express the area under the curve of a graph of the function.

4.
NOUN a function satisfying a given differential equation.

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sprawl

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1.
VERB sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out in an ungainly way

2.
VERB spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way

3.
NOUN an ungainly or carelessly relaxed position in which one’s arms and legs are spread out

4.
NOUN a group or mass of something that has spread out in an untidy or irregular way

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bureaucracy

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1.
NOUN a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

2.
NOUN a state or organization governed or managed as a bureaucracy.

3.
NOUN the officials in a bureaucracy, considered as a group or hierarchy.

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ballast

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n. Heavvy material used to make a ship steady or control the rising and falling of a vessel like a balloon`

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bouyancy

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adj. 1. Able to float
2. Cheerful and carefree
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n. The ability to float

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clamber

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v. To climb awkwardly

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detached

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adj. 1. Not connected
2. Lacking concern; not taking sides

256
Q

eerie

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adj. Causing uneasiness; strange or mysterious

257
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fathom

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n. A length of six feet, used in measuring the depth of water

v. To figure out; to understand

258
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pique

A

v. TO arous or excite

n. A feeling of resentment caused by being ignored, insulted, etc

259
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probe

A

v. 1. To poke or prod
2. TO examine closely

n. 1. A long, slender instrument used to examine a wound or part of the body
2. A thorough investigation

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realize

A

v. 1. To be aware of
2. To bring into being; to make happen

261
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rupture

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v. To split or break

n. 1. A breaking or tearing apart by force
2. The breaking of a friendly relationship

262
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spherical

A

n. 1. An object with all points on its surface equally distant from its center; a ball or globe
2. An area of power, influence, or activity
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adj. Of or realting to the shape of a sphere

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submerge

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v. 1. To go underwater
2. To put underwater or cover with water

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tedium

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n. Boredom

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ultimate

A

adj. 1. FInal
2. The greatest possible; maximum

n. Something that is the greatest; the maximum

266
Q

unscathed

A

adj. Completely unharmed

266
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unscathed

A

adj. Completely unharmed

267
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urban

A

ADJECTIVE in, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city

2.
ADJECTIVE denoting or relating to popular dance music associated with black performers

3.
ADJECTIVE denoting popular black culture in general

267
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urban

A

ADJECTIVE in, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city

2.
ADJECTIVE denoting or relating to popular dance music associated with black performers

3.
ADJECTIVE denoting popular black culture in general

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ecological

A

ADJECTIVE relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings

269
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residence

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  1. NOUN a person’s home, especially a large and impressive one

2.
NOUN the official home of a government minister or other public or official figure

3.
NOUN the fact of living in a particular place

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abduction

A

n. The act or instance of abducting

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abode

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n. The place where one lives; home

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abyss

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n. 1. A deep opening in the earth
2. Anything too deep to measure

273
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arbitration

A

n. The act of arbitrating

274
Q

attribute

A

v. To think of as coming from or belonging to a particular person or thing

n. A quality or feature associated with a person or thing

275
Q

capricious

A

adj. Likely to change quickly for no obvious reason

276
Q

compromise

A

v. 1. To settle a disagreement by having each side give up something
2. To expose to the possibility of criticism or shame

n. A settlement reached by each side giving up something

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Q

devout

A

adj. 1. Very religious
2. Sincere

278
Q

distraught

A

adj. Deeply disturbed; very troubled

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Q

enlighten
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A

adj. Free from ignorance or prejudice

280
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incline

A

v. 1. To slope or lean
2. To be likely to; to have a fondness for
3. To bend or bow(the head)

n. A sloping surface

281
Q

intervention

A

v. To enter in order to help or settle something

n. The act or instance of intervening

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necessity

A

n. 1. Anything that cannot be done without or that is greatly needed
2. The condition of being needed

283
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orbit

A

n. The path taken by an object around a heavenly body such as a star, planet, or moon

v. To out into or be in orbit

284
Q

sacred

A

adj. 1. Holy; having to do with religion
2. Worthy of being given the greatest honor or respect

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Q

prairie

A

1.
NOUN a large open area of grassland, especially in North America.

2.
NOUN a steam locomotive of 2-6-2 wheel arrangement.

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ornamentation

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1.
NOUN decorative elements added to something to enhance its appearance

2.
NOUN the action of decorating something or making it more elaborate

287
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arduous

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adj. Requiring much effort; very difficult

288
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canny

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adj. Shrewd and careful; watchful of one’s own interest

289
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climax

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n. The highest point; the greatest moment or event

290
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endorse

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v. 1. To sign the back of a check before cashing or depositing it
2. To approve of; to support
3. To be favorably associated with a product in return for payment

291
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exuberance

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n. The quality of being exuberant

292
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intrepid

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adj. Feeling or showing no fear; brave; courageous

293
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kindling

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v. 1. To start burning
2. To cause to become excited or stirred up
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n. Sticks used to start a fire

294
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lucrative

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adj. Producing wealth or profit

295
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mentor

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n. A wise and loyal friend and adviser

296
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obsession

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n. An interest, idea, or feeling that fills one’s mind and leaves little room for anything else

297
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personable

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adj. Pleasing in manner and appearance

298
Q

proficiency

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n. The quality of being proficient

299
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scanty

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adj. Not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount

300
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straits

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n. Trouble or need

301
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zestful

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adj. Full of zest

302
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proposal

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NOUN a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration by others

2.
NOUN the action of proposing a plan or suggestion

3.
NOUN an offer of marriage

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