All Words and Expressions Flashcards
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basis
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the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something is developed
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fulfill
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to do something as promised or intended, or to satisfy your hopes or expectations
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facilitate
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to make something possible or easier
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assemble
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to come together in a single place or bring parts together in a single group:
- We assembled in the meeting room after lunch.
- to assemble data
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vice versa
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used to say that what you have just said is also true in the opposite order:
-He doesn’t trust her, and vice versa (= she also doesn’t trust him).
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negligible
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too slight or small in amount to be of importance:
-The difference between the two products is negligible.
-My knowledge of German is negligible.
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intuition
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(knowledge from) an ability to understand or know something immediately based on your feelings rather than facts:
-Often there’s no clear evidence one way or the other and you just have to base your judgment on intuition.
-[ + (that) ] I can’t explain how I knew - I just had an intuition that you’d been involved in an accident.
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grasp
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to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly:
-Rosie suddenly grasped my hand.
-…grasping the subject.
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exhaustive
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complete and including everything:
-an exhaustive study/report
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beneath
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in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something:
-Jaime hid the letter beneath a pile of papers.
-We huddled together for warmth beneath the blankets.
-After weeks at sea, it was wonderful to feel firm ground beneath our feet once more.
-Emma was so tired and hungry that her legs were beginning to give way beneath her (= she was about to fall over).
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segregation
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the policy of keeping one group of people apart from another and treating them differently, especially because of race, sex, or religion:
-The system of racial segregation that used to exist in South Africa was called apartheid.
-The community fought to end segregation in schools and housing.
the segregation of employment by gender
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plausible
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seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed:
-a plausible explanation/excuse
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collaborate
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to work with someone else for a special purpose:
-collaborate on Two writers collaborated on the script for the film.
-with someone/something to do something A German company collaborated with a Swiss firm to develop the product.
-collaborate with The team will collaborate with colleagues at another lab who conduct related research.
-collaborate in The British and Italian police collaborated in catching the terrorists.
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embark
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to go onto a ship:
-We embarked at Liverpool for New York.
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what on earth
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used for showing surprise:
-What on earth is going on in there?
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regardless
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despite; not being affected by something:
-The plan for a new office building went ahead regardless of local opposition.
-She knew it was dangerous to visit him except at night, but she set out regardless (of the risk).
-This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience.
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coherent
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If an argument, set of ideas, or a plan is coherent, it is clear and carefully considered, and each part of it connects or follows in a natural or reasonable way.
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cohesive
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united and working together effectively:
-a cohesive group
-cohesive forces
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demystify
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to make something easier to understand:
-What I need is a book that will demystify the workings of a car engine for me.
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eventual
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happening or existing at a later time or at the end, especially after a lot of effort, problems, etc.:
-The Dukes were the eventual winners of the competition.
-Although the original budget for the project was $1 billion, the eventual cost is likely to be 50 percent higher.
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colloquially
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informally and in a way that is more suitable for use in speech than in writing:
-Colloquially referred to as a “brain attack”, a stroke occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is interrupted.
-Jardine writes clearly and colloquially for the non-academic reader.
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defer
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to delay something until a later time:
-My bank has agreed to defer the repayments on my loan.
-[ + -ing verb ] Can we defer making a decision until next week?
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concurrence
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a situation in which people agree or have the same opinion:
-It will be difficult to get any sort of statewide concurrence.
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hassle
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(a situation causing) difficulty or trouble:
-I can’t face the hassle of moving again.
give someone hassle My boss has been giving me a lot of hassle this week.
-get hassle It’s one of the few bars that women can go to and not get any hassle from men.
-was such a hassle trying to get my bank account changed that I nearly gave up.
-(all) the hassle I should have taken it back to the shop but I just didn’t think it was worth (all) the hassle.
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fairground
a large outside area used for a fair:
-There was a small fairground just by the river, with a carousel, a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel.
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nice weather for ducks
Raining a lot. like being released from a hose.
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inhabitancy
the fact of living in a particular place, especially when this gives you particular rights:
-The court decided that inhabitancy was not enough to ensure that a person held legal rights.
-Some of the people made a living from the land on the basis of custom and inhabitancy.
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hibernate
(of some animals) to spend the winter sleeping:
-The turtle hibernates in a shallow burrow for six months of the year.
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endow
to give a large amount of money to pay for creating a college, hospital, etc. or to provide an income for it:
-The state of Michigan has endowed three institutes to do research for industry.
-This hospital was endowed by the citizens of Strasbourg in the 16th century.
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veld
flat, open country with few trees that is characteristic of parts of Southern Africa
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standout
someone or something that you notice especially because they are an excellent example or the best example of something:
-These four players have been standouts this season.
-While all the desserts are pretty good, the clear standout is the lemon pie.
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tangible
real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced:
-We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action.
-Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours.
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immersive
seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something:
-an immersive theatrical experience
-The new game is more immersive.
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expansion
the increase of something in size, number, or importance:
-expansion of the rapid expansion of the software industry
-expansion into Expansion into new areas of research is possible.
-an expansion of industry
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landscape
a large area of land, especially in relation to its appearance:
-a rural/barren landscape
Demolition firms and builders are busy ---changing urban landscapes.
-The landscape is dotted with the tents of ---campers and hikers.
-The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around.
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sought
past simple and past participle of seek
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merely
used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more:
-I wasn't complaining, I merely said that I was tired.
-I didn't say that you had to go - I merely suggested that you might want to go.
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retention
the continued use, existence, or possession of something or someone:
-Two influential senators have argued for --the retention of the unpopular tax.
-The retention of old technology has slowed the company's growth.
water/heat retention
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condemn
to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons:
-The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and cowardice.
-The film was condemned for its sexism.
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heed
to pay attention to something, especially advice or a warning:
-heed advice/a warning The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice/warnings about lack of safety routines.
-Perhaps they should have heeded their own advice.
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repent
to be very sorry for something bad you have done in the past and wish that you had not done it:
-He repented (of his sins) just hours before he died.
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coronation
a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen:
-He was present at the coronation of Queen Victoria.
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availed
use, purpose, advantage, or profit:
-We tried to persuade her not to resign, but to no avail (= did not succeed).
-My attempts to improve the situation were of little/no avail.
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prosperity
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nostrils
Either of two external openings of the nasal cavity in vertebrates that admit air to the lungs and smells to the olfactory nerves.
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betray
Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.
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astonishing
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
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apathy
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
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evading
Escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.
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decay
(of organic matter) rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.
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intimacy
close familiarity or friendship; closeness.
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distorted
pulled or twisted out of shape; contorted.
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adversary
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
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compromise
settle a dispute by mutual concession.
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retreat
(of an army) withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat.
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disdain
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.
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bygone
belonging to an earlier time.
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sanction
give official permission or approval for (an action).
A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
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custody
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something.
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trial
a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
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charge
demand (an amount) as a price from someone for a service rendered or goods supplied.
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predecessor
a person who held a job or office before the current holder.
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reciprocal
given, felt, or done in return.
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struck
Hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.
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accused
A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.
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harbor
Keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly.
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impending
(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.
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unflinching
Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty.
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insurgent
A rebel or revolutionary.
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brink
an extreme edge of land before a steep or vertical slope.
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incentive
A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.
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deterrence
The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
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rival
A person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity.
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restraint
A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.
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poach
illegally hunt or catch (game or fish) on land that is not one's own or in contravention of official protection.
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hurl
Throw (an object) with great force.
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confrontation
A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
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presence
The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing.
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martyr
A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
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warring
(of two or more people or groups) in conflict with each other.
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sovereignty
supreme power or authority.
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boasting
Excessively proud and self-satisfied talk about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
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rebuttal
a refutation or contradiction.
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toll
A charge payable for permission to use a particular bridge or road.
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chasm
A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.
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precision
The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.
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exceedingly
extremely
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strident
Loud and harsh; grating.
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dwindling
Gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.
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aspiration
a hope or ambition of achieving something.
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defy
Openly resist or refuse to obey.
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contrary
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
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reiterate
Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
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encompass
Surround and have or hold within.
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dampen
Make slightly wet.
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truce
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.
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compound
A thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture.
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anticipate
Regard as probable; expect or predict.
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detour
A long or roundabout route that is taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way.
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peninsula
A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
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vessel
A ship or large boat.
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hijacker
A person who illegally seizes an aircraft, ship, or vehicle while in transit and forces it to go to a different destination or uses it for their own purposes.
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seafarer
A person who regularly travels by sea; a sailor.
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envy
A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
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maritime
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
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voyage
A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.
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drought
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
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curtail
Reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
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grain
Wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food.
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strangle
Squeeze or constrict the neck of (a person or animal), especially so as to cause death.
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deter
Discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
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limb
The edge of the disk of a celestial object, especially the sun or moon.
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maelstrom
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river.
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indiscriminate
Done at random or without careful judgment
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sheer
Nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis).
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scupper
A hole in a ship's side to carry water overboard from the deck.
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nonetheless
In spite of that; nevertheless.
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unveil
remove a veil or covering from, in particular uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony.
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tarmac
material used for surfacing roads or other outdoor areas, consisting of crushed rock mixed with tar.
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dire
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.
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veer
Change direction suddenly.
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maiden
A girl or young woman, especially an unmarried one.
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taxi
Short for taxicab.
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taxi flight
Rule or taxi; The journey of an aircraft on the ground using its own power (engine, etc.).
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aviation
The flying or operating of aircraft.
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plea
A request made in an urgent and emotional manner.
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formidable
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
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aviators
a pilot
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altitude
The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
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agile
Able to move quickly and easily.
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lucrative
Producing a great deal of profit.
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contention
Heated disagreement.
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unrivaled
Better than everyone or everything of the same type.
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aileron
A hinged surface in the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control lateral balance.
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exert
Apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality).
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occasions
a particular time or instance of an event.
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tacit
understood or implied without being stated.
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quoted
repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker.
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chairman
a person, especially a man, designated to preside over a meeting.
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lodging
present (a complaint, appeal, claim, etc.) formally to the proper authorities.
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vehemently
in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.
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halt
bring or come to an abrupt stop.
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distort
pull or twist out of shape.
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signatories
a party that has signed an agreement, especially a country that has signed a treaty.
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convention
a way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity.
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constitute
be (a part) of a whole.
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ceasefire
a temporary suspension of fighting, typically one during which peace talks take place; a truce.
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rack
Cause extreme physical or mental pain to; subject to extreme stress.
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paved
(of a piece of ground) covered with concrete, asphalt, stones, or bricks.
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perseverance
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
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mourn
feel or show deep sorrow or regret for (someone or their death), typically by following conventions such as the wearing of black clothes.
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plucky
having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.
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relent
Abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment.
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advocacy
Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
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detention
The action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody, especially as a political prisoner.
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persecution
Hostility and ill-treatment, especially on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or political beliefs.
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peddler
A person who sells illegal drugs or illicit goods.
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avenue
A broad road in a town or city, typically having trees at regular intervals along its sides.
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impervious
not allowing fluid to pass through.
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vindictive
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
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soggy
wet and soft.
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grief
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death.
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discrepancy
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
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intact
Not damaged or impaired in any way; complete.
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ventilation
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
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petition
A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.
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tempt
Entice or attempt to entice (someone) to do or acquire something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or not beneficial.
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sake
for the purpose of; in the interest of; in order to achieve or preserve.
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stem
The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean.
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obligation
the condition of being morally or legally bound to do something.
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impunity
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.
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tentative
Not certain or fixed; provisional.
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accelerate
(of a vehicle or other physical object) begin to move more quickly.
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wade
Walk with effort through water or another liquid or viscous substance.
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bar
forbid (an activity) to someone.
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insurrection
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
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ballot
A process of voting, in writing and typically in secret.
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expedite
Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
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hinge
A movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes or which connects linked objects.
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amendment
A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
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constitutional
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state.
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solemn
Formal and dignified.
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sway
Move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side.
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mandate
An official order or commission to do something.
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disenfranchise
Deprive (someone) of the right to vote.
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sow
An adult female pig, especially one which has farrowed.
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thud
A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground.
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defame
Damage the good reputation of (someone); slander or libel.
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columnist
A journalist contributing regularly to a newspaper or magazine.
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overturn
Tip (something) over so that it is on its side or upside down.
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adequate
satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
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resentment
bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
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sewage
waste water and excrement conveyed in sewers.
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rubble
waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings.
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mollify
reduce the severity of (something); soften.
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lieutenants
A deputy or substitute acting for a superior
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vicinity
The area near or surrounding a particular place.
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shy
(especially of a horse) start suddenly aside in fright at an object, noise, or movement.
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ramble
Walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route.
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gleefuly
In an exuberantly or triumphantly joyful manner.
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resilience
The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
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stalemate
A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.
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utterly
Completely and without qualification; absolutely.
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revenues
income, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature.
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coffer
a strongbox or small chest for holding valuables.
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alleviate
make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
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arteries
any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.
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ante
A stake put up by a player in poker and similar games before receiving cards.
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narrates
give a spoken or written account of.
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deed
An action that is performed intentionally or consciously.
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temptation
the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.
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scarce
(especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand.
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enclave
A portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct.
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repercussion
an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
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impeach
charge with treason or another crime against the state.
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cheer
shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.
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resolution
a firm decision to do or not to do something.
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influx
An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.
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blatant
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.
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oath
A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behavior.
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wheel
Push or pull (a vehicle with wheels).
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chamber
A large room used for formal or public events.
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scrub
Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
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misdemeanor
A minor wrongdoing.
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viscera
The internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially those in the abdomen, e.g. the intestines.
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syringe
A tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream, used for cleaning wounds or body cavities, or fitted with a hollow needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids.
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exhilarating
making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.
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conscript
enlist (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed services.
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trenches
a long, narrow ditch.
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brigade
a subdivision of an army, typically consisting of a small number of infantry battalions and/or other units and forming part of a division.
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narrator
a person who narrates something, especially a character who recounts the events of a novel or narrative poem.
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detained
keep (someone) in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in politically sensitive situations.
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parole
The release of a prisoner temporarily (for a special purpose) or permanently before the completion of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior.
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exile
the state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
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magnate
a wealthy and influential person, especially in business.
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dwindling
gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.
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ration
a fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime.
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deficits
the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.
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let down
a disappointment or a feeling of disappointment.
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count on
to trusting someone or something.
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engulf
(of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely.
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swathe
wrap in several layers of fabric.
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cynically
In a distrustful way that expresses a belief that people are motivated purely by self-interest.
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heighten
Make or become more intense.
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correspondent
A person who writes letters to a person or a newspaper, especially on a regular basis.
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mesmerize
Hold the attention of (someone) to the exclusion of all else or so as to transfix them
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soared
fly or rise high in the air.
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inquiry
an act of asking for information.re
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reliant
dependent on someone or something.
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whereabouts
where or approximately where.
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vivid
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
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untenable
(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
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spill-over
an instance of overflowing or spreading into another area.
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envoy
a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission.
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cram
Completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.
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squalid
(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.
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malnourished
not properly nourished; suffering from malnutrition.
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sought
attempt to find (something).
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sue
institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution), typically for redress.
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enact
Make (a bill or other proposal) law.
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ambiguity
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
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dilemma
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.
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withstand
Remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist.
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legislatures
the legislative body of a country or state.
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combustible
able to catch fire and burn easily.
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foam
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically by agitation or fermentation.
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cladding
A covering or coating on a structure or material.
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facade
The face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space.
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crane
A large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam.
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adjoining
(of a building, room, or piece of land) next to or joined with.
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triumph
a great victory or achievement.
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Intuitive
using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.
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voyage
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space.
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faint
(of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible.
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stainless
unmarked by or resistant to stains or discoloration.
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amnesty
an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses.
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undermining
the action or process of lessening the effectiveness, power, or ability of someone or something, especially gradually or insidiously.
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incite
encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
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rally
(of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion.
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faltering
losing strength or momentum.
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storey
a part of a building comprising all the rooms that are on the same level.
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mound
a rounded mass projecting above a surface.
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splintered
break or cause to break into small sharp fragments.
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crumpled
crushed to form creases and wrinkles.
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grimace
an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.
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handful
a quantity that fills the hand.
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debris
scattered pieces of waste or remains.
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chip
cut or break (a small piece) from a hard material.
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deprived
suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits.
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shattered
break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces.
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tamper
interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
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retaliation
The action of returning a military attack; counterattack.
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amendment
a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
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stampede
a sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals.
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unfold
open or spread out from a folded position.
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lorry
a large, heavy motor vehicle for transporting goods or troops; a truck.
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ballot
a process of voting, in writing and typically in secret.
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unanimous
(of two or more people) fully in agreement.
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incite
encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
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insurrectionist
who rebels the current authority.
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volatile
(of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures.
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rogue
a dishonest or unprincipled person.
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dub
give an unofficial name or nickname to (someone or something).
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ranging
the changing
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baffle
totally bewilder or perplex.
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rigorous
extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.
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hiccup
an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic sound like that of a cough.
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gasp
inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or astonishment.
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acre
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (0.405 hectare).
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subtle
(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
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grandiose
impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.
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deduce
arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion.
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sleek
(of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy.
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hone
smooth and sharpen (a blade).
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littered
make (a place) untidy with rubbish or a large number of objects left lying about.
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slipper
a comfortable slip-on shoe that is worn indoors.
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weave
form (fabric or a fabric item) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them.
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rugged
(of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface.
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vantage
a place or position affording a good view of something.
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plume
A long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers used by a bird for display or worn by a person for ornament.
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concede
admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
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derogatory
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
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aviation
the flying or operating of aircraft.
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paved
(of a piece of ground) covered with concrete, asphalt, stones, or bricks.
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shabby
in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care.
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eavesdrop
secretly listen to a conversation.
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perfidious
deceitful and untrustworthy.
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perceive
become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
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tow
(of a motor vehicle or boat) pull (another vehicle or boat) along with a rope, chain, or tow bar.
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barge
a flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight, typically on canals and rivers, either under its own power or towed by another.
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bargain
an agreement between two or more parties as to what each party will do for the other.
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insurmountable
too great to be overcome.
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openness
lack of restriction; accessibility.
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diminish
make or become less.
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yield
produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).
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disclose
make (secret or new information) known.
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eradicated
(of a tree or plant) depicted with the roots exposed.
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keen
wail in grief for a dead person; sing a keen.
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lay out
spread something out to its full extent, especially so that it can be seen.
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spook
frighten; unnerve.
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prospect
the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
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clamp down
suppress or prevent something in an oppressive or harsh manner.
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flounder
struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mud.
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pledge
a solemn promise or undertaking.
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espionage
the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.
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reprisal
an act of retaliation.
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distressing
cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
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corroborate
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
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ration
a fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime.
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pile
a heap of things laid or lying one on top of another.
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muzzle
the projecting part of the face, including the nose and mouth, of an animal such as a dog or horse.
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decompose
(with reference to a dead body or other organic matter) make or become rotten; decay or cause to decay.
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courtyard
an unroofed area that is completely or mostly enclosed by the walls of a large building.
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Co-Star
An actor who shares top billing with another in a film or play.
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Aspirations
Strong desires or ambitions.
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Uncanniness
The quality of being strange or mysterious in a way that is unsettling.
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Exaggerate
To represent something as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.
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Omen
An event regarded as a portent of good or evil.
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Glossary
A list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with their definitions.
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Saucer
A small, shallow dish for holding a cup.
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Swirled
To move in a twisting or spiraling pattern.
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Sipped
To drink (a liquid) by taking small mouthfuls.
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Foamiest
Superlative form of "foamy," meaning covered with foam or froth.
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Matriarchal
Relating to a social system in which the mother is head of the family or tribe.
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Intricate
Very complicated or detailed.
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Demystifying
To make something clearer or easier to understand.
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Shawls
A piece of fabric worn around the shoulders or head.
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Clairvoyants
People who claim to have the ability to perceive events or information beyond the natural range of the senses.
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Glimpse
A brief or partial view.
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Divination
The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the
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Allocated
To distribute or set aside for a specific purpose.
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Caucus
A meeting of members of a political party or group to select candidates or decide policy.
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Affair
An event or situation that is of public interest or concern.
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Propelled
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction.
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Pinnacle
The highest point or peak of achievement; the culmination or highest level of something.
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tightrope
A tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform balancing acts.
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mincing
(of a person's behavior) affectedly dainty or delicate.
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discrediting
To harm the reputation of someone or something by showing that they are not to be trusted or respected.
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repressions
The act of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, quality, or process.
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scrubbed
Cleaned or cleaned up thoroughly.
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odds
The probability that something is the case or will happen; the chances or likelihood of something happening.
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landslide
he sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; a decisive majority of votes or victory in an election.
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praised
To express warm approval or admiration of.To express warm approval or admiration of.
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incumbent
Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
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gauge
A tool or instrument for measuring or testing; the thickness, size, or capacity of something.
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quaint
Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
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unfazed
Not disconcerted or perturbed.
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hamper
To hinder or impede the movement or progress of.
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whirring
Making a low, continuous, regular sound like that of a machine in operation.
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liquidated
To wind up the affairs of (a company or firm) by ascertaining liabilities and apportioning assets.
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loan
A thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest.
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affidavit
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
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levy
To impose or collect (a tax, fee, or fine).
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collateral
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
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setback
A reversal or check in progress; a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents progress.
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Condoning
To accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.
