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Swan song

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last notable or memorable performance or effort before retiring, concluding, or coming to an end.

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Acclaim

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Enthusiastic approval, praise

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Far-flung

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adjective used to describe things that are widely separated, distant, or located in remote areas

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Preclude

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Prevent, make impossible

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Betrothed

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Engaged to be married

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Asunder

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Apart
Into separate pieces

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Bosom

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Chest

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Ensnare

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Trap
Catch
Entangle

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Efface

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Erase
Wipe out
Obliterate

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Guile

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the use of clever but dishonest or deceitful methods to achieve a goal

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Wont

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Habitual behaviour

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Boast

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Talk with excessive pride

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Wrought

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to describe something that has been shaped, formed, or created by labor, effort, or skill

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Beget

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To produce offspring

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Dove

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Type of bird similar to pigeons

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Vouch

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Affirm
Support

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Mingle

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To mix or combine different things

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Concoct

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to create or prepare something, especially a plan, idea, story, or recipe, by combining various elements or ingredients. However, “concocted” can sometimes carry a connotation of deceit or manipulation, suggesting that something has been fabricated or made up

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Perilous

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Risky
Dangerous

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Fraught

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Something filled with unwanted or negative things

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Jot down

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Quickly write down

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Concerted

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Actions carried out in a coordinated manner

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Idiosyncrasy

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habit, behavior, or trait that is unique to an individual

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Giddiness

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State of feeling lightheaded, dizzy, overly joyful

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Huddle
Group of people or objects coming close together
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to thwart
Prevent Hinder Obstruct
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Avert
Prevent Avoid Turn aside
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to frisk
to quickly search a person’s clothing or belongings Airport security
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Chastise
Castigar
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Scold
to reprimand, criticize, or admonish someone in a harsh or stern manner, often in response to their behavior, actions, or words.
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Deposition
formal statement or testimony given under oath outside of a courtroom
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Stoop
To bend or lower one’s body or head forward and downward
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Surreptitiously
adverb that describes an action done in a secretive, sneaky, or stealthy manner, typically to avoid being noticed or detected.
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Judicious
Someone that shows good judgment, wisdom, discretion
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Deem
Consider Judge Regard
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Goad
to provoke or annoy someone in order to stimulate a reaction or get them to do something
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Uncanny
adjective used to describe something that is strangely or mysteriously remarkable, often because it seems beyond what is ordinary or natural
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Evince
to show or display something clearly and convincingly, often referring to demonstrating a particular quality, emotion, or characteristic
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Preen
Clean or groom
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Cupping
Therapeutic technique using cups to create suction on the skin
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Assuage
To make something less intense, severe, unpleasant
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Heed
Take notice Pay attention Give careful consideration
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Swivel
to pivot or turn something on its axis, typically in a circular motion Device that allows rotaton
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Abound
To exist in large numbers
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Sway
To move back and forth To influence or persuade
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Squirm
act of moving or twisting the body in an awkward or restless manner, often as a result of discomfort, restlessness, or unease
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Coyness
Shyness Modesty
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Subservience
state or quality of being excessively obedient, submissive, or subordinate to someone or something
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Lethargy
Extreme tiredness Lack of energy
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Enthrall
to captivate, fascinate, or completely engage someone’s attention
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Contrive
Plan, devise, skilfully and with cleverness
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Farcical
absurd, ludicrous, or utterly ridiculous, often in a humorous or exaggerated way.
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Afoot
In progress In motion
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Cognizant
Being aware or having knowledge or understanding about something
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Gait
Manner or style of walking or moving on foot
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Briskly
Done in a quick, lively or energetic manner
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Stroll
Leisurely and relaxed walk
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Amble
Walk slowly, relaxed, unhurried
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Saunter
Walk slow relaxed unhurried
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Plod
Walk with slow, heavy and laborious steps
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Waddle
Walk with slow, awkward steps swaying side to side
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Shuffle
Walk by dragging the feet
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Prowl
Move quietly and stealthily often with intent to hunt
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Bustle
Move energetically and with a lot of activity
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Promenade
Leisurely walk in a relaxed and scenic setting
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Tiptoe
Walk quietly on your toes
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Swagger
to walk or behave in a confident, self-assured, and often arrogant or boastful manner
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Gregarious
Sociable, friendly, enjoying the company of others
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Phlegmatically
demeanor or behavior when they are calm, composed, and unemotional, even in challenging or stressful situations
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Beeline
Straight line between two points
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Disdain
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.
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Flail
To wave or swing wildly To fail miserably To move or act erratically
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Horde
Large and often unruly group of people or animals crowded together
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Encroach
gradually and often stealthily intrude or advance into a space, territory, or domain that belongs to someone else or where one’s presence or influence is not welcome
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Akin
Similar Related
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Wanking
Jerking off
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Pry
Inquire too closely into someone’s affairs
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Pass over
Skip Omit Move across
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strife
state of conflict
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respite
short period of relief from something difficult
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harried
Stressed Anxious

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