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ordeal

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n, an experience that is very unpleasant or difficult.

If you choose only to complain and escape from the ordeal, your problems will always follow you wherever you go.

Peter

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fugitive

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n, a person who is running away to avoid being captured

The police caught the fugitive trying to cross the border.

Emir

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compromise

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v, to give up something that you want in order to reach an agreement
eg: The problem can only be solved in a spirit of compromise.
n, a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an agreement .
eg: Your roommate and you should compromise if you are to share the room.
Doris

4
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abolitionist

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n, a person who argues to stop or end something (e.g., slavery)

Harriet Tubman, an abolitionist, argued that slavery should be stopped.

James

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exploit

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n,
an exciting act or action — usually plural

He enjoys talking about his youthful exploits.

Asselia

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aristocrat

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n, a member of the highest social class in some countries : the people who have special titles (such as duke and duchess), who typically own land, and who traditionally have more money and power than the other people in a society.

The young girl was an aristocrat; her father was the duke.

Jason

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refined

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adj, having or showing well-bred feeling, taste, etc.

He might be rich, but he was not refined.

Eileen

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to venture

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v, to start to do something new or different that usually involves risk

A writer ventures on a new project.

Kyu Jin

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stamina

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n, great physic or mental strength that allows you to continue doing something for a long time.

I have enough stamina to keep playing my cello for 7 hours.

Richard

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expedition

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n, a journey especially by a group of people for a specific purpose

They decided to start their expedition to Asia tomorrow.

Rita

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conceal

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v, to hide

She is used to concealing her feelings instead of expressing them.

Samantha

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clandestine

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adj, hidden or secret

The students arranged a clandestine meeting at the grotto.

Di Yu

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spectacular

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adj, causing wonder and admiration; very impressive

I did spectacular things during the performance.

Galiya

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coax

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v, to influence or persuade (a person or animal) to do something by talking in a gentle and friendly way.

It took almost an hour to coax the cat down from the tree.

Shirley