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1
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Cretin

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a stupid, obtuse, or mentally defective person

2
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Permeate

A

to pass into or through every part of; pervade; saturate

3
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Cardamom

A

the aromatic seed capsules of a tropical Asian plant, Elettaria cardamomum, of the ginger family, used as a spice or condiment and in medicine

4
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Tarpaulin

A

a protective covering of canvas or other material waterproofed with tar, paint, or wax

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Carcinoma

A

a malignant and invasive epithelial tumor that spreads by metastasis and often recurs after excision; cancer

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Palliative

A

relieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure

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Metastasized

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to spread to other parts of the body by the way of the blood or lymphatic vessels or membranous surfaces; to spread injuriously

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Posh

A

sumptuously furnished or appointed; luxurious

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Ensuing

A

following in order; coming afterward, esp. in immediate succession

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Incessant

A

continuing to follow in order; come afterward, especially in immediate succession

11
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Chuff

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a rustic; a boor, churl; a miserly fellow

12
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Presumptuous

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unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward

13
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Wary

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watchful; being on one’s guard against danger

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Oblivion

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the sate of being completely forgotten or unknown

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Dismissive

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indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one’s presence or from consideration

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Snickered

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laughed in a half-suppressed, indecorous or disrespectful manner

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Burlap

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a plain-woven, coarse fabric of jute, hemp, or the like; gunny

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Relic

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an object having interest by reason of its age or its association with the past

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Hunkered

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squatted on one’s heels; help resolutely or stubbornly to a policy, opinion, etc., when confronted by criticism, opposition, or unfavorable circumstances