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bungalow

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a one-storied house with a low-pitched roof; also: a house having one and a half stories and usually a front porch.

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seamstress

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a woman who sews, especially one who earns her living by sewing.

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smocking

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is a decoration on tops and dresses which is made by gathering the material into folds using small stitches.

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embroidery

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the art or process of forming decorative designs with hand or machine needlework

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pongee

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beautiful, durable silk in different shades of natural color

soft, thin cloth of Chinese or Indian silk, usually left in its natural light-brown color

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voile

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a thin, semitransparent fabric of cotton, wool, or silk:

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shroud

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a cloth or long, loose piece of clothing that is used to wrap a dead body before it is buried 2.

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mound

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a large pile of earth, stones, etc. like a small hill: a large pile of something

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nasturtium

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a South American trailing plant with round leaves and bright orange, yellow, or red edible flowers that is widely grown as an ornamental.

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motes

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a tiny piece of a substance:

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pious

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devoutly religious.

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seminary

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A theological school for the training of rabbis, priests, or ministers.

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dispense

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to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions

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ailing

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in poor health; sickly; unwell

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lacquer

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a liquid that is painted on wood or metal and forms a hard, shiny surface when it dries

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camellia

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any of a genus (Camellia) of Asian evergreen trees and shrubs of the tea family, with glossy leaves and waxy, roselike flowers

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laden

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carrying or holding a lot of something

heavily loaded or weighed down

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baritone

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a type of classical male singing voice whose vocal range lies between the bass and the tenor voice types.

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audacious

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surprisingly bold risks, daring or fearless.

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barge

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A long, large, usually flatbottom boat for transporting freight that is generally unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft.

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impelled

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drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something

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relish

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enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one’s tastes, inclinations, or desires.

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pungent

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strong, sharp smell or taste which is often so strong that it is unpleasant.

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embroider

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decorate (cloth) by sewing patterns on it with thread:

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osmosis

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scientific process of transferring fluid between molecules
(biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal

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implement

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a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment, especially as used for a particular purpose:

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hybrid

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the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties, such as a mule (a hybrid of a donkey and a horse):
a thing made by combining two different elements; a mixture:

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Itadaki masu

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“I humbly recieve “ in Japanese

Lets eat!

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Gochiso sama

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used after eating a meal anywhere in Japan.

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Tadaima

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I am home!

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buhn-buhn

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vacuum cleaner

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goro goro

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carpet sweeper

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chirin chirin

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little sewing scissors

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daruma

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A Daruma doll (達磨, daruma) is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen tradition of Buddhism. These dolls, though typically red and depicting a bearded man (Bodhidharma), vary greatly in color and design depending on region and artist.

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fare

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the money a passenger on public transportation has to pay.

a range of food of a particular type:

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booties

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a usually soft, sometimes disposable sock or bootlike covering for the foot or shoe, as for informal wear, warmth, or protection

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grilles

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A grating of metal, wood, or another material used as a screen, divider, barrier, or decorative element, as in a window or on the front end of an automobile

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dilapidated

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fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse.

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droned

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to proceed in a dull, monotonous manner (usually followed by on)

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deflating

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let air or gas out of (a tire, balloon, or similar object):

cause (someone) to suddenly lose confidence or feel less important:

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meager

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(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality:

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congregation

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an assembly of persons : gathering; especially : an assembly of persons met for worship and religious instruction

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somber

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dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy:

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weary

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feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep

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Issei

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A Japanese immigrant, especially one to the United States. n a first generation Japanese immigrant to the USA first generation Japanese

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stoic

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a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
relating to the school of philosophy founded by Zeno, who taught that people should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity.

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brunt

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the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing:

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frugal

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careful when using money or food, or (of a meal) cheap or small in amount:

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distemper

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any of various infectious diseases of animals, esp canine distemper, a highly contagious viral disease of dogs, characterized initially by high fever and a discharge from the nose and eyes

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desolate

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someone or something which is unhappy or bleak.

(of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness:

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solace

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comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness:

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boon

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a thing that is helpful or beneficial:

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odious

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extremely unpleasant; repulsive:

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geraniums

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a plant with red, pink, or white flowers, often grown in containers and gardens

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bureau

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an office or department for transacting particular business:

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unwieldy

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difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape;

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nook

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part of a room which is separate from the rest of the room, or a secluded spot.

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Japanese Tanka

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a Japanese poem consisting of 31 syllables in 5 lines, with 5 syllables in the first and third lines and 7 in the others.

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daintily

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: in an attractive, careful way, especially used about something small or having small movements:

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avid

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having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something:

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bulging

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swelling outward; protruding:

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abacus

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a device for making arithmetic calculations, consisting of a frame set with rods on which balls or beads are moved.

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buoyant

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cheerful and optimistic:

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broadside

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collide with the side of (a vehicle):

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simultaneously

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at the same time

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Oji San

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uncle

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Oba San

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auntie

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staggered

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walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall:

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enclosure

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an area that is sealed off with an artificial or natural barrier:

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ambled

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walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace:

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mules

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the offspring of a donkey and a horse (strictly, a male donkey and a female horse), typically sterile and used as a beast of burden.

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plodded

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a slow, heavy walk:

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Obah San

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Grandma

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accorded

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give or grant, especially as being due or appropriate

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porter

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a person employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially in a railroad station, airport, or hotel.

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Kinbon-San

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seedlike pills

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unsullied

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not spoiled or made impure:

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Nisei

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a son or daughter of Japanese immigrants who is born and educated in America and especially in the U.S..

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ChiChibu Maru

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Japanese passenger ship which, renamed Kamakura Maru, was sunk during World World II, killing 2,035 soldiers and civilians on board. The Chichibu Maru was built for the Nippon Yusen shipping company by the Yokohama Dock Company in 1930.

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gardenia corsages

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beautifully full, white heads and are classic as wedding flowers. The tone is off-white with layered petals that reveal a wide open blossom. They are commonly used as floating flower in water-filled bowls.

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bouillon

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a broth made by stewing meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

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Tatami

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type of mat used as a flooring material in traditional Japanese-style rooms

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Obon (All Souls Day)

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is a Buddhist celebration, celebrated during July in Japan and August in China. This is not an official national holiday. The Japanese believe that during this period the souls of their ancestors return to their homes on earth.

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cicadas

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a large insect found in warm countries that produces a high continuous sound
a large insect with transparent wings, which it rubs together to produce a high, continuous sound esp. when the weather is hot:

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affluent

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(especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy:

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insure

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secure or protect someone against (a possible contingency)

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merriment

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lighthearted gaiety or fun-making : hilarity

occasion when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together

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boisterous

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(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy:

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Palladium

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a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum;
Palladium is a chemical element with symbol Pd and atomic number 46.
a safeguard or source of protection:

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drapery

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cloth, curtains, or clothing hanging in loose folds:

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Pearl Harbor

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a harbor on the island of Oahu, in Hawaii, the site of a major US naval base, where a surprise attack on December 7, 1941, by Japanese carrier-borne aircraft inflicted heavy damage and brought the US into World War II.

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Ominously

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in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen:

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Indignant

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feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment:

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clammy

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unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch:

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incommunicado

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not able, wanting, or allowed to communicate with other people:

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haggard

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looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering:

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bleak

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(of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements:

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drab

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lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull:

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compelled

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force or oblige (someone) to do something:

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intern

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confine (someone) as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons:
a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, at a trade or occupation in order to gain work experience.

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lubricate

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apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) to minimize friction and allow smooth movement:

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pruned

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trim (a tree, shrub, or bush) by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to increase fruitfulness and growth:

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infiltrated

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enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually, especially in order to acquire secret information:

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sanctioned

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official permission or approval for an action:

a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule:

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deluge

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overflowing of the land by water.

overwhelming amount of something in general, such as work, people, or questions

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reluctantly

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in an unwilling and hesitant way:

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plaintive

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sounding sad and mournful:

108
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eviction

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the action of expelling someone, especially a tenant, from a property; expulsion:

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refuted

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prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove:

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saltigrade

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moving by leaping.

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ambisinister

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clumsy or unskillful with both hands.

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fustian

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pompous or bombastic; as language.

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prestidigitation

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sleight of hand; legerdemain.

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verst

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a Russian measure of distance equivalent to 3,500 feet, or 0.6629 mile (1.067 kilometers).

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Cervine

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relating to deer; deerlike

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Parasocial Relationship

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one-sided relationships, where one person extends emotional energy, interest, and time, and the other party, the persona, is completely unaware of the other’s existence. Parasocial relationships are most common with celebrities, organizations (such as sports teams), or television stars.

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revenant

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a person who returns as a spirit after death; ghost.

118
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Univocal

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having only one possible meaning; unambiguous.

119
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Prestidigitation

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magic tricks performed as entertainment.

120
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Faustian

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sacrificing spiritual values for power, knowledge, or material gain.

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mojo

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exceptional ability, good luck, success

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manticore

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a legendary monster with a man’s head, horns, a lion’s body, and the tail of a dragon, sometimes, a scorpion

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burgeon

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to grow or develop quickly; flourish

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shivaree

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a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noisemakers, given for a newly married couple

125
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cryosphere

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the part of the earth’s surface, where at temperatures below 32 F , (0 C) the water is frozen solid

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verst

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a Russian measure of distance equivalent to 3,500 feet

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sanguivorous

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feeding on blood, like a bat or insect.

128
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Trig

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Neat and smart in appearance

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ravenous

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extremely hungry

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Arcuate

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Shaped like a bow, curved.

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serein

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fine rain falling after sunset from a sky in which no clouds are visible.

132
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angakok

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a shaman in Inuit society.

133
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Apologue

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A moral fable, especially one with animals as characters.

134
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vendetta

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any prolonged and bitter feud; rivalry, contention, or the like.

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melancholic

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disposed to or affected with intense sadness or low spirits; gloomy.

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Purlieu

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The area near or surrounding a place; a person’s usual haunts.

137
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Conation

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The mental faculty of purpose, desire, or will to perform an action; volition.

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Twindemic

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“twofold” or “double,” and pandemic, a global outbreak of a disease, such as COVID-19.

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