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tarry

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(v) to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while Synonyms: dawdle, dally Antonyms: rush, hasten, leave, depart

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worn, shabby

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redundant; circular true by virtue of its logical form alone

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cheap-looking, gawdy, showy

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practice of abstinence from alcohol

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Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity | * - no one had the temerity to question his conclusions

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(adjective) stormy, turbulent

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remaining in one position and exploring its options but not making progress

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(noun) the condition or quality of persistence (adj.) tenacious

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adj. intended to promote a particular point of view, doctrine, or cause; biased or partisan

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capable of withstanding physical stress

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Marked by lack of enthusiasm; lacking in force

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boundary,end

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Concise almost rudely concise The president gave a terse Statement dismissing the charges on the opposing party.

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Adj- Having a checkered appearance Ex: mosaic, stone walkway

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a person who has made a valid will. A woman often is referred to as a testatix, although testator can be used for either gender.

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relating to a unifying motif or idea

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government headed by religious leaders

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pertaining to the drama or acting from Thespis, reputed father of Greek drama

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a person who is morally or mentally enslaved by some power, influence, or the like

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worn through till the threads show; shabby and poor

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pang spasms hard or painful struggle

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a large gathering of people

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[throttle, dim, of throat] to choke, strangle; to suppress, silence

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Lever which we hold to steer the boat

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or color, quality of sound produced a voice or instrument

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showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence

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v. drink (alcoholoic beverage) frequently

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a religious offering of one-tenth of the value of produce, livestock, or other commodities

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v. stimulate or excite (someone), especially in a sexual way

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hesitant laugh, nervous laugh

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Holding a title without any real authority

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A 'yes man', obsequious, servile flatterer

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the act of cutting hair or shaving head

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extreme sluggishness or lack of energy

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giving off intense heat

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A heavy stream; a gush

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1. full of twists or curves; winding, as a tortuous road | 2. tricky; crooked

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something that provides a standard against which other things are compared and/or judged

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ability to be easily managed or controlled: "Her mother wished she were more tractable." (n: tractibility)

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slandered; spoke falsely of

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being above, beyond, or independent of ordinary experience and physical reality, and therefore sometimes considered incomprehensible to human reason.

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To alter the outward appearance of; transform. To exalt or glorify

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a violation of a law | noun

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To change from one form to another, to transform.

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adornments, embellishments, or ornamental equipment

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n. work, especially arduous work, tribulation, anguish

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shaking *trembling

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forceful, effective, and vigorous

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a state of alarm or dread

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Small, unimportant

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(adj) common place, overused, stale

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insiqnificant matters

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pledge of good faith especially in betrothal

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Disposition/ eagerness to fight/ act; bitter hostility

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a secret meeting of lovers

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violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob

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violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob

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not clear or transparent because of stirred-up sediment or the like; clouded; opaque; obscured.

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a large, deep, covered dish for serving soup, stew, or other foods.

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swollen; complex in style or language, bombastic

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shameful wickedness; depravity

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Protection of, or authority; ;guardianship; instruction

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Having the position of a guardian or protector pf a person, place, or thing

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n. a beginner; a novice, neophyte Henry was no ____ at running marathon races; he had run fifteen and won three. I could tell that Roger was a ____ at chess when he could not remember how to set up the pieces on the board.

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adj. existing beyond the obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden

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shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade

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agreement by all people involved

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undisputable, not able to be attacked with success

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Unable to be comforted or soothed

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Not controlled

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(adj.) strange mysterious, weird, beyond explanation SYNONYMS: eerie, inexplicable, spooky

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Unreasonable, not guided or restrained by conscience and often referring to a contract grossly unfair to one party because of the superior bargaining powers of the other party.

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soothing or comforting, anointing with oil

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excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable Synonyms: mealymouthed, servile, fawning, greasy

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Adjective- perfectly clear, obvious

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Beyond any reasonable objection.

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sincere, real, without pretence

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set free from restrictions

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immature; young

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to dethrone, especially of priestly power

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Clumsy ; awkward; hard to handle ( graceful)

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salve; ointment

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ADJ. /无惧的/unfrightening. Though Phil had expected to feel overawed when he met Steve Young, he found the famous quarterback friendly and unintimidating.

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Not stopping; severe or harsh

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Inconspicuous, unassertive, or-reticent.

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not attractive or appealing

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inappropriate

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Unspoiled; pure

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that which cannot be (logically) held, defended, or maintained

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unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky

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not hindered

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inadvertent; unintentional; accidental

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not habitual or ordinary; unusual

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Criticize or rebuke sharply

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(adj.)- loud and boisterous

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consequence

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refined in manner, suave

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a small mischievous boy; any youngster

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Adjective Pertaining to or characteristic of a bear He didn't hibernate, but he slept so much he seemed ursine

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Charging high, excessive, illegal interest rates on loans. Church said lending money with interest was a sin, so Christians asked Jews to be in charge of loans. they then proceeded to stereotype them as greedy usurpers.

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to take or make use of without right

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–adjective | doting upon, foolishly fond of, or affectionately submissive toward one's wife.

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an unpredictable or erratic action, occurrence, course, or instance, strange idea

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one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support

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Boastful, conceited

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a. Bidding farewell. | b. A farewell address.

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the foremost part of the army; the leading position, forefront of any movement

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a position that provides an advantage

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dull; empty

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having streaks, marks, or patches of a different color or colors; varicolored

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in feudal Europe, a person who received a grant of land from a lord in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and services in the military.

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adj; famous, celebrated, known for

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to speak boastfully; brag

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intense, forceful, impassioned

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open to or marked by bribery or corruption | syn- dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary

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worthy of respect because of age, character, or position

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respect deeply; regard as sacred

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Syn: excusable, forgivable Ant: inexcusable, unforgivable, unpardonable

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Disposed to venture or take risks

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truthful he was found to be very veracious and reliable, which is why he was hired

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Word for word; exactly as written or spoken (adj) exact (adv) precisely

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n. language that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content

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Green with growing plants or grass; green in color. Unripe in knowledge or judgment; unsophisticated

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a green coating on copper due to weathering

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(adj) having the appearance of truth (probably) depicting realism "very similar to the truth"

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the quality of realism in a work that persuades the reader that he/she is getting a vision of life as it really is

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Being in fact the thing named and not false

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active in the springtime

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Where three or more edges meet

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full of life and energy

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an item of food

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noun a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

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Food fit for humans to eat

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a brief literary description or dramatic sketch

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seeking revenge; bearing a grudge syn: vengeful ant: forgiving

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wine grower

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masculine or having characteristics of a man

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countenance

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Sticky, gluey

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To corrupt, debase, spoil

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glassy ,brilliant

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expressing bitter hatred

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Adj. Harshly Abusive, scolding

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lively, bubbly

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surgery on living animals

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a female fox; an offensive term that deliberately insults a woman regarded as vindictive and bad-tempered

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characterized as being very loud

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The act or an instance of making a conscious choice or decision

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fluent; glib

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to condescend to grant or bestow

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clever, wolf-like

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(adj.) fond of making jokes; characteristic of ajoker; playfully humorous or droll

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an abandoned person

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(especially of particular animals) to lie or roll about slowly in deep wet earth, sand or water a hippopotamus wallowing in mud

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of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color:

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To decrease gradually in size, amount, intensity, or degree; decline. To approach an end.

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to manipulate; to obtain by scheming or by underhand methods

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adj. reckless; heartless, unjustifiable, loose in morals | n. a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals

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to sing or whistle with trills, quavers, or melodic embellishments to yodel to produce a continuous sound varying regularly in pitch and frequency

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an underground burrow inhabited by rabbits or other small animals

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A wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing S: loafer, idler, squanderer, profligate A: skinflint, tightwad, miser

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verb | grow gradually larger

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Lie in wait for someone or to stop somebody

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Wallow; lie soaked I.e the victims welterweight in their own blood A large number of items in no order I.e welter of data State of general disorder Confusion; turmoil; confused mass; bewildering jumble

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Coaxing or flattery to gain some desire. Synonyms: Cajole Inveigle Soft Soap Sweet talk

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to excite or stimulate (the mind or appetite); to hone or sharpen (a knife or mind)

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A whorl has two deltas and one or more cores

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intentionally and purposely

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full of, marked by, or proceeding from wiles ; crafty; cunning.

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v: to rid of undesirable parts; to separate the good from the bad

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Attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way

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characterized by melancholy, longing

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Lacking intelligence

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a witty or clever remark

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shrunk, wrinkled, dry

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deep distress or misery trouble; misfortune very bad; wretched

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adj. likely Syn: accustomed Ant: unlikely

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To twist the body, as if in pain

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Fear or hatred of foreign things Noun

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a strong desire or inclination

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Farmer who owns small land

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join, attach, connect

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(n) a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture, country bumpkin

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* time past | knights of yore.

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The point in the sky directly over the head of the observer anywhere on Earth

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The west wind, which is known for being soft and warm.