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1
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apt

A

suitable, fitting, likely

2
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awry

A

in a turned or twisted position or direction

3
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bludgeon

A

a short club used as a weapon

4
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capitulate

A

to end resistance, give up

5
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chafe

A

to warm by rubbing

6
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defile

A

to make unclean or dirty

7
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dire

A

dreadful, causing fear or suffering

8
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disarming

A

charming, tending to soften unfriendliness or suspicion

9
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disgruntled

A

in bad humor, discontented, annoyed

10
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encroach

A

to advance beyond the usual or proper limits

11
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endow

A

to furnish, equip, provide with funds

12
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fend

A

to ward off, resist: to get along

13
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impunity

A

freedom from punishment

14
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mien

A

air, manner; appearance

15
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penal

A

having to do with punishment

16
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pertinent

A

related to the matter at hand

17
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predominant

A

the greatest in strength or power

18
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prodigy

A

something wonderful or marvelous; an usual feat

19
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recluse

A

a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world

20
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renown

A

fame, glory