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orchard

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a piece of enclosed land planted with fruit trees.

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outlook

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a person’s point of view or general attitude to life.

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Pre-eminent

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having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding, supreme.

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fierce

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having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.

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vivacious

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attractively lively and animated (typically used of a woman).

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porker

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a young pig raised or fattened for food.

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persuasive

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good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.

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expound

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present and explain (a theory or idea) in detail.

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apathy

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lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

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contrary

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opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

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liberty

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the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behaviour, or political views.

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counteract

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act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.

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disciples

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a personal follower of Christ during his life, especially one of the twelve Apostles.

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lounge

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lie, sit, or stand in a relaxed or lazy way.

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tormentor

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a person who inflicts severe mental or physical suffering on someone.

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maltreat

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treat (a person or animal) cruelly or with violence.

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wits

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the capacity for inventive thought and quick understanding; keen intelligence.

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triumph

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a great victory or achievement.

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gallop

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the fastest pace of a horse or other quadruped, with all the feet off the ground together in each stride.

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reign

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hold royal office; rule as monarch.

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castrate

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remove the testicles of (a male animal or man).

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caper

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skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.

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gaze

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look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.

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ecstasy

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an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.

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clod

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A lump of earth or clay.

26
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burial

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The action or practice of burying a dead body.

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scullery

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A small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for washing dishes and other dirty household work.

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unanimous

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(of two or more people) fully in agreement.

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unalterable

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Not able to be changed.