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Palsy

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n. paralysis, usually accompanied by involuntary tremors

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balm

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n. a fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin

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approbation

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n. approval or praise

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forsake

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v. abandon someone or something

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tribunal

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n. a court of justice

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preceptor

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n. a teacher or instructor

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alms

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n. money or food given to poor people

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frigate

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n. a warship

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frugal

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adj. sparing with food or money; cheap

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abeyance

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n. a state of temporary disuse or suspension

“in abeyance”

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suffice

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v. be enough or adequate

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disposition

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n. a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character

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hieroglyphic

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n. writing consisting of symbols (hieroglyphs)

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bequeath

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v. leave (a personal estate or one’s body) to a person or other beneficiary by a will

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standardization

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v. to cause something to conform to an established standard

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smug

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adj. having or showing excessive pride in one’s achievements

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inherent

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adj. existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute

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manifestation

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n. an event, action, or object that clearly embodies something; physical representation of an abstract idea

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constrained

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v. severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of

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deplore

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v. feel or express strong disapproval

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circumlocution

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n. the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive