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cope

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(of a person) deal effectively with something difficult.

“His ability to cope with stress was amazing”

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jurors

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  1. a member of a jury in a court of law.

2. a person taking an oath, especially one of allegiance.

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spectacular

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beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.

“The spectacular mountain scenery was beyond words”

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extensive

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covering or affecting a large area.

“The extensive garden covered the entire back yard”

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radioactive

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emitting or relating to the emission of ionizing radiation or particles.
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pollination

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the transfer of pollen to a stigma, ovule, flower, or plant to allow fertilization.
“the flowers depend on bees for pollination”

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endure

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suffer (something painful or difficult) with patience.

a) “How could anyone endure a broken foot during a race?”
b) “He endured the screaming of the kids so they could enjoy the party”

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fragile

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  1. (of an object) easily broken or damaged.
    That vase is very fragile.
  2. easily destroyed.
    “Roger had a fragile grip on reality since he believed he was always right”
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leisure

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use of free time for enjoyment.
“He went to the beach for leisure, not work”
More opportunity afforded by free time to do something.
“He writes for leisure, not work”

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legacy

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  1. an amount of money or property left to someone in a will.
  2. the results of someone’s life work.
    His legacy was that he climbed the highest peak in 3 countries.
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Hmmm

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“Make each day your masterpiece.”

Every living moment do your best. The rewards will be amazing. It’s just that simple.

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