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eager

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very excited and interested

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enthusiastic

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feeling or showing strong excitement about something : filled with or marked by enthusiasm

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gallop

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of a horse or similar animal : to run very fast

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crawl

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to move with the body close to or on the ground

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impolite

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not polite : rude

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respectful

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showing or haveing respect

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salute

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to give a sign of respect

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tribute

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something that you say : or do to show respect or affection to someone

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magnificent

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very beautiful or impressive

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splendid

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Possesing or displaying splender

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brisk

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Moving or speaking quickly

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sluggish

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moving slowly or lazyly

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cautious

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careful about avoiding danger or risk

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hasty

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done or made very quickly

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fly

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to move in or pass through the air with wings

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soar

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to rise quickly upward to a great height

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clumsy

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moving or doing things in a very awkward way or tending to drop or
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graceful

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moving in a smooth or attractive way

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often

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many times : on many occasions

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frequent

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to vist or go to (a place) often

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dangle

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to hang down loosely especially in a way that makes it possible to swing freely

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suspend

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to force (someone) to leave a job, position, or place for a usually short period of time as a form of punishment

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modern

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of or relating to the current or most recent period of a launguage

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antique

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belonging to a earlier period, style, or fashion : old and often valuable

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vanish

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to disappear entirely without a clear explanation

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disappear

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to stop being visible : to pass out of sight

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mournful

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expressing sorrow

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delightful

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very pleasent : giving or causeing delight

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calm

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a quiet and peaceful state or condition

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impolite

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not polite : rude

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respectful

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showing or haveing respect

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salute

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to give a sign of respect

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tribute

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something that you say : or do to show respect or affection to someone

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magnificent

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very beautiful or impressive

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splendid

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Possesing or displaying splender

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brisk

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Moving or speaking quickly

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impolite

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not polite : rude

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respectful

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showing or haveing respect

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salute

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to give a sign of respect

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tribute

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something that you say : or do to show respect or affection to someone

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excited

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to cause feelings of enthusiasm in (someone) : to make (someone) feel energetic and eager to do something

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annoy

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to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry

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irritate

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to make (someone) impatient, angry, or annoyed

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scamper

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to run nimbly and usally playfully about

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scurry

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to move quickly and with short steps

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simple

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having few parts : not complex or fancy

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complex

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a group of things that are connected in complicated ways

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brilliant

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shining brightly; sparkling; glittering; lustrous: the brilliant lights of the city.

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dull

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causing boredom; tedious; uninteresting: a dull sermon.

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rage

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angry fury; violent anger.

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anger

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a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong; wrath; ire.

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cargo

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The lading or freight of a ship, airplane, etc.

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freight

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goods, cargo, or lading transported for pay, whether by water, land, or air.

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arrive

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to come to a certain point in the course of travel; reach one’s destination: He finally arrived in Rome.

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depart

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to go away; leave: She departed from Paris today. The train departs at 10:52.

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build

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to construct (especially something complex) by assembling and joining parts or materials: to build a house.

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collapse

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to fall or cave in; crumble suddenly: The roof collapsed and buried the crowd.

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overhead

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over one’s head; aloft; up in the air or sky, especially near the zenith: There was a cloud overhead.

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above

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in, at, or to a higher place.

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weary

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physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain.

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energetic

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powerful in action or effect; effective: to take energetic measures against crime.

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nibble

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to bite off small bits.

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munch

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to chew with steady or vigorous working of the jaws, often audibly.

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gush

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to flow out or issue suddenly, copiously, or forcibly, as a fluid from confinement: Water gushed from the broken pipe.

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trickle

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to flow or fall by drops, or in a small, gentle stream: Tears trickled down her cheeks.

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flicker

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to burn unsteadily; shine with a wavering light: The candle flickered in the wind and went out.

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flash

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a brief, sudden burst of bright light: a flash of lightning.

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expert

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a person who has special skill or knowledge in some particular field; specialist; authority: a language expert.

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beginner

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a person who has begun a course of instruction or is learning the fundamentals: swimming for beginners.

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unchanging

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not changing : staying the same

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constant

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not changing or varying; uniform; regular; invariable: All conditions during the three experiments were constant.

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keep

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to hold or retain in one’s possession; hold as one’s own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.

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abandon

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to leave completely and finally; forsake utterly; desert: to abandon one’s farm; to abandon a child; to abandon a sinking ship.

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immerse

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to plunge into or place under a liquid; dip; sink

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plunge

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to cast or thrust forcibly or suddenly into something, as a liquid, a penetrable substance, a place, etc.; immerse; submerge: to plunge a dagger into one’s heart.

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old

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far advanced in the years of one’s or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree.

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youthful

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characterized by youth; young.

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canyon

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a deep valley with steep sides, often with a stream flowing through it.

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gorge

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a narrow cleft with steep, rocky walls, especially one through which a stream runs.

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dangerous

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full of danger or risk; causing danger; perilous; risky; hazardous; unsafe.

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harmless

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without the power or desire to do harm; innocuous: He looks mean but he’s harmless; a harmless Halloween prank

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bewilder

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to confuse or puzzle completely; perplex: These shifting attitudes bewilder me.

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confuse

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to perplex or bewilder: The flood of questions confused me.

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clog

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to hinder or obstruct with thick or sticky matter; choke up: to clog a drain.

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block

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to act so as to obstruct an opponent, as in football, hockey, and basketball: He doesn’t get many baskets, but he sure can block.

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exhausted

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to drain of strength or energy, wear out, or fatigue greatly, as a person: I have exhausted myself working.

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alert

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fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind.

swift; agile; nimble.

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aware

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having knowledge; conscious; cognizant: aware of danger.

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tardy

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late; behind time; not on time: How tardy were you today?

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punctual

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strictly observant of an appointed or regular time; not late; prompt.

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stride

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to walk with long steps, as with vigor, haste, impatience, or arrogance.

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waddle

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to walk with short steps, swaying or rocking from side to side, as a duck

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beneath

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below; in or to a lower place, position, state, or the like

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below

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in or toward a lower place: Look out below!

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cranky

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ill-tempered; grouchy; cross: I’m always cranky when I don’t get enough sleep.

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grouchy

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sullenly discontented; sulky; morose; ill-tempered.

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nimble

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quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.

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slow

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moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.

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stable

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as an adjective

not likely to fall or give way, as a structure, support, foundation, etc.; firm; steady.

as a noun

a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.

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unsteady

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not steady or firm; unstable; shaky: an unsteady hand.

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collect

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to gather together; assemble: The professor collected the students’ exams.

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gather

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to bring together into one group, collection, or place: to gather firewood; to gather the troops.

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deep

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extending far down from the top or surface: a deep well; a deep valley.

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shallow

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of little depth; not deep: shallow water.

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appear

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to come into sight; become visible: A man suddenly appeared in the doorway.

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emerge

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to come forth into view or notice, as from concealment or obscurity: a ghost emerging from the grave; a ship emerging from the fog.

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begin

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to proceed to perform the first or earliest part of some action; commence; start: The story begins with their marriage.

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retire

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to withdraw, or go away or apart, to a place of privacy, shelter, or seclusion: He retired to his study.

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burrow

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to put in the ground and cover with earth: The pirates buried the chest on the island.

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tunnel

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an underground passage.

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advice

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an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc.: I shall act on your advice.

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counsel

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advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another.

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junior

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younger (designating the younger of two men bearing the same full name, as a son named after his father; often written as Jr. or jr. following the name): May I speak with the junior Mr. Hansen? Mr. Edward Andrew Hansen, Jr. Compare senior (def 1).

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senior

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older or elder (designating the older of two men bearing the same name, as a father whose son is named after him, often written as Sr. or sr. following the name): I’d like to speak with the senior Mr. Hansen, please. I’m privileged to introduce Mr. Edward Andrew Hansen, Sr. Compare junior (def 1).

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contented

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satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else.

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dissatisfied

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not satisfied or pleased; discontented.

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rehearse

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to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation.

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practiced

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skilled or expert; proficient through practice or experience: a practiced hand at politics.

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crisp

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(especially of food) hard but easily breakable; brittle: crisp toast.

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soggy

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soaked; thoroughly wet; sodden.

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performance

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a musical, dramatic, or other entertainment presented before an audience.

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recital

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a musical entertainment given usually by a single performer or by a performer and one or more accompanists.

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fresh

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newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.

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moldy

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overgrown or covered with mold.
musty, as from decay or age.
Informal. old-fashioned; outmoded: moldy ideas about higher education.

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desolate

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barren or laid waste; devastated: a treeless, desolate landscape.

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barren

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unproductive; unfruitful: barren land.

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coast

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the land next to the sea; seashore: the rocky coast of Maine.

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shore

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the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, etc.

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edge

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a line or border at which a surface terminates: Grass grew along the edges of the road. The paper had deckle edges.

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middle

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equally distant from the extremes or outer limits; central: the middle point of a line; the middle singer in a trio.

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awaited

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to wait for; expect; look for: He is still awaiting an answer.

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unexpected

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not expected; unforeseen; surprising: an unexpected pleasure; an unexpected development.

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favorite

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a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference: That song is an old favorite of mine.

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preferred

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to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than: to prefer beef to chicken.

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fresh

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newly made or obtained: fresh footprints

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moldy

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musty, as from decay or age.

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desolate

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barren or laid waste; devastated: a treeless, desolate landscape.

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barren

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unproductive; unfruitful: barren land.

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huge

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extraordinarily large in bulk, quantity, or extent: a huge ship; a huge portion of ice cream.

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enormous

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greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.; huge; immense: an enormous fortune.

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ease

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freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one’s ease.

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effort

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exertion of physical or mental power: It will take great effort to achieve victory.

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distant

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far off or apart in space; not near at hand; remote or removed (often followed by from ): a distant place; a town three miles distant from here.

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remote

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far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away: the remote jungles of Brazil.

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restless

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characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest: a restless mood.

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patient

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bearing provocation, annoyance, misfortune, delay, hardship, pain, etc., with fortitude and calm and without complaint, anger, or the like.

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arrogant

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making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud: an arrogant public official.

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proud

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feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).

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wide

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having considerable or great extent from side to side; broad: a wide boulevard.

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narrow

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of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected: a narrow path.

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shout

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to call or cry out loudly and vigorously.

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murmur

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a low, continuous sound, as of a brook, the wind, or trees, or of low, indistinct voices.

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shelf

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a low, continuous sound, as of a brook, the wind, or trees, or of low, indistinct voices.

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ledge

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a relatively narrow, projecting part, as a horizontal, shelflike projection on a wall or a raised edge on a tray.

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shine

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to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.

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sparkle

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to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light: The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.

156
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victory

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a success or triumph over an enemy in battle or war.

157
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defeat

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to overcome in a contest, election, battle, etc.; prevail over; vanquish: They defeated the enemy. She defeated her brother at tennis.

158
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rely

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to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on or upon ): You can rely on her work.

159
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depend

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to rely for support, maintenance, help, etc. (usually followed by on or upon ): Children depend on their parents.

160
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clear

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free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.

161
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murky

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dark, gloomy, and cheerless.

162
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relaxed

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being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.

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anxious

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full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous: Her parents were anxious about her poor health.

164
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damage

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injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness: The storm did considerable damage to the crops.

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injure

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to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair: to injure one’s hand.

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frisky

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lively; frolicsome; playful.

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lively

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full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.

168
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whisper

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rumored; reported: He is whispered to be planning to run for governor.

169
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howl

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to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.

170
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pale

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lacking intensity of color; colorless or whitish: a pale complexion.

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colorful

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abounding in color: In their tartans, the Scots guard made a colorful array.

172
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thrive

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to prosper; be fortunate or successful.

173
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flourish

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to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished.

174
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smooth

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free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.

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rough

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having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.

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meticulous

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taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.

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thorough

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executed without negligence or omissions: a thorough search

178
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stretch

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to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed by out ): to stretch oneself out on the ground.

179
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shrink

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to contract or lessen in size, as from exposure to conditions of temperature or moisture: This cloth will not shrink if washed in lukewarm water.

180
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question

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a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.

181
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inquire

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to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.

182
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lazy

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averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.

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industrious

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working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent: an industrious person.

184
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assistant

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a person who assists or gives aid and support; helper.

185
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helper

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a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.

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gentle

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kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.

187
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rowdy

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a rough, disorderly person.

188
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annual

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of, for, or pertaining to a year; yearly: annual salary

189
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yearly

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pertaining to a year or to each year.

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sweet

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having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.

191
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bitter

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having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes.

192
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continuous

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uninterrupted in time; without cessation: continuous coughing during the concert.

193
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ceaseless

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without stop or pause; unending; incessant.

194
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polite

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showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.

195
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rude

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discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.

196
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limp

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to walk with a labored, jerky movement, as when lame.

197
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hobble

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to walk lamely; limp.

198
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friendly

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like a friend; kind; helpful: a little friendly advice

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amiable

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having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition.

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master

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a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something: a master of six languages; to be master of one’s fate.

201
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servant

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a person employed by another, especially to perform domestic duties.

202
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apt

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inclined; disposed; given; prone: too apt to slander others.

203
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suitable

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such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.

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certain

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free from doubt or reservation; confident; sure: I am certain he will come.

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doubtful

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of uncertain outcome or result.

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clear

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free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.

207
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vauge

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not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.

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tired

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exhausted, as by exertion; fatigued or sleepy: a tired runner.

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weary

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physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain.

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kind

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of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.

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irreverent

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not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply.

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curiosity

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the desire to learn or know about anything; inquisitiveness.

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interest

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the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something: She has a great interest in the poetry of Donne.

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bland

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pleasantly gentle or agreeable: a bland, affable manner.

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tasty

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good-tasting; savory: a tasty canapé.

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cut

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to penetrate with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument or object: He cut his finger.

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sever

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to separate (a part) from the whole, as by cutting or the like.

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attempt

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to make an effort at; try; undertake; seek: to attempt an impossible task; to attempt to walk six miles.

219
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try

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to attempt to do or accomplish: Try it before you say it’s simple.

220
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clean

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free from dirt; unsoiled; unstained: She bathed and put on a clean dress.

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soiled

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to make unclean, dirty, or filthy, especially on the surface: to soil one’s clothes.

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column

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a rigid, relatively slender, upright support, composed of relatively few pieces.
a decorative pillar, most often composed of stone and typically having a cylindrical or polygonal shaft with a capital and usually a base.

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pillar

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an upright shaft or structure, of stone, brick, or other material, relatively slender in proportion to its height, and of any shape in section, used as a building support, or standing alone, as for a monument: Gothic pillars; a pillar to commemorate Columbus.

224
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eager

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keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.

225
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indifferent

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without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.

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watch

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to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens: to watch while an experiment is performed.

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vigil

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wakefulness maintained for any reason during the normal hours for sleeping.

228
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flabby

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hanging loosely or limply, as flesh or muscles; flaccid.

229
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firm

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not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.

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cheap

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costing very little; relatively low in price; inexpensive: a cheap dress.

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costly

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costing much; expensive; high in price: a costly emerald bracelet; costly medical care.

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lethal

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of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; fatal: a lethal weapon; a lethal dose.

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deadly

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causing or tending to cause death; fatal; lethal: a deadly poison.

234
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explode

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to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (opposed to implode ).

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burst

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to break, break open, or fly apart with sudden violence: The bitter cold caused the pipes to burst.

236
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present

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being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: the present ruler

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absent

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not in a certain place at a given time; away, missing (opposed to present ): absent from class.

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send

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to cause, permit, or enable to go: to send a messenger; They sent their son to college.

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recieve

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to take into one’s possession (something offered or delivered): to receive many gifts.

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fowl

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the domestic or barnyard hen or rooster; chicken. Compare domestic fowl.

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chicken

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a domestic fowl, Gallus domesticus, descended from various jungle fowl of southeastern Asia and developed in a number of breeds for its flesh, eggs, and feathers.

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truthful

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telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.

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honest

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honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.

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congeal

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to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing: The fat congealed on the top of the soup.

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melt

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to become liquefied by warmth or heat, as ice, snow, butter, or metal.

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foe

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a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe.

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friend

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a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.

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pain

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physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.

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discomfort

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an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.

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safe

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secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.

251
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endangered

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threatened with a danger: endangered lives of trapped coal miners.

252
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unity

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the state or fact of being united or combined into one, as of the parts of a whole; unification

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accord

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to be in agreement or harmony; agree.

254
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tempt

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to entice or allure to do something often regarded as unwise, wrong, or immoral.

255
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lure

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anything that attracts, entices, or allures.

256
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savage

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fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed: savage beasts.

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tame

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changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated: a tame bear.

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timid

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lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.

259
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bold

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not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.

260
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hurry

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to move, proceed, or act with haste (often followed by up ): Hurry, or we’ll be late. Hurry up, it’s starting to rain.

261
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rush

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to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.

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fragrance

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the quality of being fragrant; a sweet or pleasing scent.

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aroma

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an odor arising from spices, plants, cooking, etc., especially an agreeable odor; fragrance.

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join

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to bring in contact, connect, or bring or put together: to join hands; to join pages with a staple.

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withdraw

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to draw back, away, or aside; take back; remove: She withdrew her hand from his. He withdrew his savings from the bank.

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abundant

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present in great quantity; more than adequate; oversufficient: an abundant supply of water.

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scarce

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insufficient to satisfy the need or demand; not abundant: Meat and butter were scarce during the war.

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wilt

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to become limp and drooping, as a fading flower; wither.

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droop

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to sag, sink, bend, or hang down, as from weakness, exhaustion, or lack of support.

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tepid

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moderately warm; lukewarm: tepid water.

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warm

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having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.

272
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frivolous

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characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.

273
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serious

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of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.

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intentional

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done with intention or on purpose; intended: an intentional insult.

275
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unintended

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not intended, accidental. He unintentionally ran away.

276
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annoy

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to disturb or bother (a person) in a way that displeases, troubles, or slightly irritates.

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aggravate

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to make worse or more severe; intensify, as anything evil, disorderly, or troublesome: to aggravate a grievance; to aggravate an illness.

278
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evade

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to escape from by trickery or cleverness: to evade one’s pursuers. Synonyms: avoid, dodge. Antonyms: face, confront.

279
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avoid

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to keep away from; keep clear of; shun: to avoid a person; to avoid taxes; to avoid danger.

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oppose

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to act against or provide resistance to; combat

281
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support

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to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.

282
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stay

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to spend some time in a place, in a situation, with a person or group, to not leave or go, etc.: He stayed in the army for ten years.

283
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depart

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to go away; leave: She departed from Paris today. The train departs at 10:52.

284
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victor

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a person who has overcome or defeated an adversary; conqueror.

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winner

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a person or thing that wins; victor.

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fixed

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fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.

or

An object or person that was broken, but remade.

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repaired

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to restore to a good or sound condition after decay or damage; mend: to repair a motor.

288
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gorgeous

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splendid or sumptuous in appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificent: a gorgeous gown; a gorgeous sunset.

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unsightly

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distasteful or unpleasant to look at: an unsightly wound; unsightly disorder.

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cover

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to be or serve as a covering for; extend over; rest on the surface of: Snow covered the fields.

291
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wrap

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to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up ): She wrapped her head in a scarf.

292
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courage

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the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.

293
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fear

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a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid.

294
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famous

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having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer.

295
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obscure

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(of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.

296
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pleasure

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the state or feeling of being pleased.

297
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joy

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the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation: She felt the joy of seeing her son’s success.

298
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puny

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of less than normal size and strength; weak.

299
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robust

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strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind.

300
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illness

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unhealthy condition; poor health; indisposition; sickness.

301
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disease

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a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.

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smart

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to be a source of sharp, local, and usually superficial pain, as a wound.

303
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intelligent

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having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.

304
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consistent

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agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory: His views and actions are consistent.

305
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irregular

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without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.

306
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occupied

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to take or fill up (space, time, etc.): I occupied my evenings reading novels.

307
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vacant

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having no contents; empty; void: a vacant niche.

308
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hidden

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concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.

309
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concealed

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to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.

310
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distant

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far off or apart in space; not near at hand; remote or removed (often followed by from ): a distant place; a town three miles distant from here.

311
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remote

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far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away: the remote jungles of Brazil.

312
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censor

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an official who examines books, plays, news reports, motion pictures, radio and television programs, letters, cablegrams, etc., for the purpose of suppressing parts deemed objectionable on moral, political, military, or other grounds.

313
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permit

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to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.

314
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pretend

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to cause or attempt to cause (what is not so) to seem so: to pretend illness; to pretend that nothing is wrong.

315
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imagine

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to form a mental image of (something not actually present to the senses).

316
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plentiful

A

existing in great plenty: Coal was plentiful, and therefore cheap, in that region.

317
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sparse

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thinly scattered or distributed: a sparse population.

318
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sorrow

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distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.

319
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bliss

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supreme happiness; utter joy or contentment: wedded bliss.

320
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volunteer

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a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking.

321
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offer

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to present for acceptance or rejection; proffer: He offered me a cigarette.

322
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identical

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similar or alike in every way: The two cars are identical except for their license plates.

323
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alike

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in the same manner or form; similarly: They treated all customers alike.

324
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unprotected

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without covering or protection: he was unprotected from the wind

325
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guarded

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cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in ones speach

326
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puny

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of less than normal size and strength; weak.

327
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robust

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strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind.

328
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illness

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unhealthy condition; poor health; indisposition; sickness.

329
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disease

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a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.

330
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smart

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to be a source of sharp, local, and usually superficial pain, as a wound.

331
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intelligent

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having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.

332
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consistent

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agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory: His views and actions are consistent.

333
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irregular

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without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.

334
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occupied

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to take or fill up (space, time, etc.): I occupied my evenings reading novels.

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vacant

A

having no contents; empty; void: a vacant niche.

336
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hidden

A

concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.

337
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puny

A

of less than normal size and strength; weak.

338
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robust

A

strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind.

339
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illness

A

unhealthy condition; poor health; indisposition; sickness.

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disease

A

a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.

341
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smart

A

to be a source of sharp, local, and usually superficial pain, as a wound.

342
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intelligent

A

having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.

343
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consistent

A

agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory: His views and actions are consistent.

344
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irregular

A

without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.

345
Q

tidy

A

neat, orderly, or trim, as in appearance or dress: a tidy room; a tidy person

346
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cluttered

A

to fill or litter with things in a disorderly manner: All kinds of papers cluttered the top of his desk.

347
Q

slope

A

to have or take an inclined or oblique direction or angle considered with reference to a vertical or horizontal plane; slant.

348
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incline

A

to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant.

349
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crevice

A

a crack forming an opening; cleft; rift; fissure.

350
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crack

A

to break without complete separation of parts; become fissured: The plate cracked when I dropped it, but it was still usable.

351
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defeat

A

to overcome in a contest, election, battle, etc.; prevail over; vanquish: They defeated the enemy. She defeated her brother at tennis.

352
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victory

A

a success or triumph over an enemy in battle or war.

353
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allow

A

to give permission to or for; permit: to allow a student to be absent; No swimming allowed.

354
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thwart

A

to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.

355
Q

unusual

A

not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.

356
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strange

A

unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.

357
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destroy

A

to reduce (an object) to useless fragments, a useless form, or remains, as by rending, burning, or dissolving; injure beyond repair or renewal; demolish; ruin; annihilate.

358
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construct

A

to build or form by putting together parts; frame; devise.

359
Q

insightful

A

characterized by or displaying insight; perceptive.

360
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perceptive

A

having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition: a perceptive analysis of the problems involved.

361
Q

rejoice

A

to be glad; take delight (often followed by in ): to rejoice in another’s happiness.

362
Q

celebrate

A

to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities: to celebrate Christmas; to celebrate the success of a new play.

363
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private

A

belonging to some particular person: private property.

364
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public

A

of, pertaining to, or affecting a population or a community as a whole: public funds; a public nuisance.

365
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pause

A

a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action: a short pause after each stroke of the oar.

366
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hesitate

A

to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination: She hesitated to take the job.

367
Q

delete

A

to strike out or remove (something written or printed); cancel; erase; expunge.

368
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insert

A

to put or place in: to insert a key in a lock.

369
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laborious

A

requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking

370
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effortless

A

requiring or involving no effort; displaying no signs of effort; easy: an effortless writing style.

371
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excuse

A

to regard or judge with forgiveness or indulgence; pardon or forgive; overlook (a fault, error, etc.): Excuse his bad manners.

372
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alibi

A

Law. the defense by an accused person of having been elsewhere at the time an alleged offense was committed.

373
Q

abrupt

A

sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.

374
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sudden

A

happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly: a sudden attack.

375
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torrid

A

subject to parching or burning heat, especially of the sun, as a geographical area: the torrid sands of the Sahara.

376
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frigid

A

very cold in temperature: a frigid climate

377
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link

A

one of the rings or separate pieces of which a chain is composed.

378
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disconnect

A

to sever or interrupt the connection of or between; detach: They disconnected the telephone. We were disconnected.

379
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most

A

in the greatest quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number: to win the most votes.

380
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maximum

A

the greatest quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, etc.

381
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craze

A

to derange or impair the mind of; make insane: He was crazed by jealousy.

382
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fad

A

a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, etc., especially one followed enthusiastically by a group.

383
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illiterate

A

Someone who is illiterate does not know how to read or write. A large percentage of the population is illiterate.

384
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educated

A

having undergone education: educated people.

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