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Daily word Flashcards

1
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hard to find, lacking something

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scarce

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adjective
1. utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.
2. too hard to cut, break, or pierce.
noun
1. any impenetrably or unyieldingly hard substance.

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Adamant

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  1. a rope, chain, or the like, by which an animal is fastened to a fixed object so as to limit its range of movement.
  2. the utmost length to which one can go in action; the utmost extent or limit of ability or resources.
    verb (used with object)
  3. to fasten or confine with or as if with a tether.
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Tether

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adjective

introductory.

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prelusive

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powers of intelligent observation, keen perception, ingenious contrivance, or the like; mental acuity, composure, and resourcefulness

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Wits

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requiring special knowledge to be understood; abstruse

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recondite

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to expose the sham or falseness of

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debunk

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a fitting return or recompense

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meed

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faultless; flawless; irreproachable: impeccable manners.

not liable to sin; incapable of sin.

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Impeccable

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a person, especially a diplomatic agent, invested with full power or authority to transact business on behalf of another.

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plenipotentiary

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mutual dependence, action, or influence 2 : a mutual exchange of privileges

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reciprocity

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12
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not attracting attention in a way that bothers you

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unobtrusive

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Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

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surveillance

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(of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.

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stern

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of very great weight

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ponderous

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moderately warm

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tepid

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moderately warm (synonym)

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lukewarm

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18
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to think about something

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to ponder

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a person who uses the Twitter online message service to send and receive

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tweep

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: using few words : not including extra or unnecessary information

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concise

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21
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: to talk about (something or someone) as being very good, effective, skillful, etc.
: to try to persuade people to buy your goods or services
: to buy tickets for an event and resell them at a much higher price

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tout

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to be uncooperative, obstructive, or evasive

to refuse to comply or cooperate with

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stonewall

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: a portion of ground covered with grass

: the grassy surface of land

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sward

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A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.

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affinity

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: having a thick edge or point : not sharp

: saying or expressing something in a very direct way that may upset some people

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blunt

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: the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action

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requisition

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27
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a point of agreement

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congruity

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: a dangerous or possibly harmful person or thing
: someone who causes trouble or annoyance
: a dangerous or threatening quality

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menace

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29
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: something valuable or pleasing that is more than what is earned or expected

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gravy

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30
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: not interesting or exciting
: lacking strong flavor
: showing no emotion, concern, etc.

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bland

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31
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of fruits and vegetables : fully grown and developed and ready to be eaten
: ready or suitable for something
of food and especially cheese : brought to full flavor or the best state by being stored for a period of time

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ripe

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32
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: silly or childish especially in a way that shows a lack of seriousness or good judgment

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puerile

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33
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: by reasonable assumption

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presumably

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34
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: very angry or violent disagreement between two or more people or groups

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strife

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: a frame or machine for interlacing at right angles two or more sets of threads or yarns to form a cloth

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loom

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36
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: a violent attack

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onslaught

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37
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Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.

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dreary

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38
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An evil spirit or demon.

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fiend

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39
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A thin translucent fabric of silk, linen, or cotton.

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gauze

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A chisel with a concave blade, used in carpentry, sculpture, and surgery.

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gouge

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A young female cow that has not borne a calf.

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heifer

42
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Lift or haul (a heavy thing) with great effort.

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heave

43
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A person’s knowledge or experience of something

a person known to one, but usually not a close friend

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acquaintance

44
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having personal knowledge as a result of study, experience, etc.; informed (usually followed by with )

brought into social contact; made familiar:

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acquainted

45
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become or cause to become obstructed

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clog up

46
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The fact or condition of forgetting or having forgotten

the condition or state of being forgotten or unknown

the state of being destroyed

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oblivion

47
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Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors

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checkered

48
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A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest.

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fuss

49
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Dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.

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gloomy

50
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A gradual accumulation or increase, typically of something negative and typically leading to a problem or crisis.

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buildup

51
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causing a strong feeling of sadness

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poignant

52
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: at a distance

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aloof

53
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Call out to (someone) to attract attention.

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hail

54
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Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.

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anomalous

55
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Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry.

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dash

56
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Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

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comprehensive

57
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The state or quality of being ferocious.

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ferocity

58
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Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent.

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ferocious

59
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Late: later than usual or than expected;

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belatedly

60
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Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.

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vow

61
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(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.

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dire

62
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A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

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felony

63
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Publicly denounce.

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decry

64
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Deny the truth of (a statement), especially by asserting the opposite.

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contradict

65
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A person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another person or thing in another place.

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counterpart

66
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causing fear, apprehension, or dread

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formidable

67
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incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible

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ineffable

68
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plunged or sunk in or as if in a liquid

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immersed

69
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unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary

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inevitable

70
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plain or clear to the sight or understanding

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evident

71
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the act or result of making something better

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betterment

72
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A texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven

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roughness

73
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Ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone

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solicit

74
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Surprise or impress (someone) greatly.

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astonished

75
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A pleasant, sweet smell

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fragrance

76
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Be an indication of.

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signify

77
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Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.

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timorous

78
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(of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps.

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scurry

79
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A living creature; an animal.

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critter

80
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A short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, often on someone else’s behalf.

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errand

81
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(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.

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stagnant

82
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Reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of

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devalue

83
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Without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances.

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regardless

84
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Cause (someone) to feel consternation and distress.

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dismay

85
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Relight (a fire, a romance).

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rekindle

86
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Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

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vigilant

87
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Advice, especially that given formally.

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counsel

88
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With the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of.

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lest

89
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Perceptible by touch.

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tangible

90
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Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly

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expedite

91
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to seek the favor, affection, or love of, especially with a view to marriage.

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woo

92
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be compatible or in accordance with;

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adhere

93
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fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind

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disparate

94
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cheerful: pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic

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upbeat

95
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A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.

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hindrance

96
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(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread.

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rife

97
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Persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats

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coerce

98
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restore friendly relations between

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reconcile

99
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The quality or state of being mediocre.

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mediocirty

100
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Bring or come to an end.

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cease

101
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The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.

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resilience

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