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| to leave the position of being a king or queen |
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| something (such as a problem or a type of behavior) that is unusual or unexpected |
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| strongly opposed being so repugnant as to stir up positive antagonism |
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| to reject (something) formally |
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| to end or cancel (something) in a formal and official way. to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a responsibility) |
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| to accept, agree, or allow something to happen by staying silent or by not arguing often + to or in |
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| a word formed from the first letters of each one of the words in a phrase |
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| to make up words or music in a performance instead of saying or playing something that has been planned : improvise |
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| to make appear great or greater : praise highly to make great or greater |
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| extreme mental or physical pain |
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| quick and cheerful readiness to do something |
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| loyalty to a person, country, group |
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| to reduce the pain or trouble of (something) : to make (something) less painful, difficult, or severe |
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| to refer casually or indirectly; make an allusion (usually followed by to) |
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| to make (something, such as a problem) better, less painful, etc. ameliorate is to improve circumstances that demand change |
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| having or providing enough or more than enough of what is needed, quite large |
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| formal : someone or something that is very strongly disliked — usually + to [noncount] the denunciation of something as accursed |
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| not strong, forceful, or impressive relating to or suffering from anemia |
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| a strong feeling of dislike or hatred |
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| to destroy (something or someone) completely |
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| to put oil on (someone) as part of a religious ceremony |
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| something that is unusual or unexpected : something anomalous |
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| a person who opposes another person |
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| a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria acting or protecting like an antiseptic |
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| coldly impersonal <an antiseptic greeting> |
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| the exact opposite of something or someone |
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| the feeling of not having much emotion or interest : an apathetic state |
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| expressing or of the nature of necessary truth or absolute certainty |
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| a ghost or spirit of a dead person |
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| often disapproving : to make (someone) pleased or less angry by giving or saying something desired |
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| to make (a pain, a problem, etc.) less painful or troubling |
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| afraid that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
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| likely to do something : having a tendency to do something — followed by to + verb |
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| a perfect example of something |
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| having or showing very strong feelings |
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| to adopt the ways of another culture : to fully become part of a different society, country, etc to learn (something) so that it is fully understood and can be used to adopt (something) as part of a larger thing |
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| to learn (something) so that it is fully understood and can be used |
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| to adopt the ways of another culture : to fully become part of a different society, country, etc. |
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| to make (something, such as an unpleasant feeling) less painful, severe, etc |
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| causing body tissues (such as skin) to tighten — used to describe a liquid or lotion that makes the skin less oily or that helps to stop a cut from bleeding |
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| very critical in a sharp and often clever way |
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| having a sharp or bitter quality |
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very evil or cruel atrociously adverb
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| a very cruel or terrible act or action |
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| gradual loss of muscle or flesh usually because of disease or lack of use |
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| to increase the size or amount of (something) to add something to (something) in order to improve or complete it |
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| showing or suggesting that future success is likely |
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| a strong feeling of not liking something antipathy |
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| a strong light that can be seen from far away and that is used to help guide ships, airplanes, etc. |
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| someone or something (such as a country) that guides or gives hope to others |
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| to trick or deceive (someone), to attract or interest someone |
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| to be necessary or proper for (someone) |
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| kind and generous, organized to do good things for other people |
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| give or leave by will —used especially of personal property |
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| a person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc. : a bigoted person |
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| a short period of time when you do too much of something often used in the phrase go on a binge often used before another noun |
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| to dry (something, such as wet ink) by pressing a piece of cloth or paper over it |
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| real or genuine made or done in an honest and sincere way |
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| talking or behaving in a very direct, brief, and unfriendly way |
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| either one of two single beds that are placed one above the other : either one of the beds in a bunk bed |
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| to grow or develop quickly |
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| a strong, rough fabric that is used mostly for making bags |
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| To praise or flatter someone in order to make him or her more receptive or willing to flatter someone; to treat someone especially nicely in hopes of receiving special favors |
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| a part of a train that is attached at the back end and is used by people who work on the train |
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| causing great harm or suffering : disastrous |
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| the quality of being open, sincere, and honest |
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| a momentous and violent event marked by overwhelming upheaval and demolition; broadly : an event that brings great changes |
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| the act or process of releasing a strong emotion (such as pity or fear) especially by expressing it in an art form |
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| an explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something |
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| the principle that a person who buys something is responsible for making sure that it is in good condition, works properly, etc. |
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| to spend time in an enjoyable and often wild or improper way — usually + with |
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| always used before a noun, medical : of or relating to the brain |
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| to pick or accept the best people or things in a group, |
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| to chew or bite on something |
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| to climb or crawl in an awkward way |
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| to make (someone) do something by using force or threats — usually + into |
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| the quality or state of cohering: as' systematic or logical connection or consistency' the property of being coherent <a plan that lacks coherence> |
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| a condition in which people or things are closely united |
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| to do something special in order to remember and honor (an important event or person from the past) |
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| to exist or be done in order to remind people of (an important event or person from the past) |
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| equal or similar to something in size, amount, or degree |
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| very interesting : able to capture and hold your attention |
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| capable of causing someone to believe or agree |
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| strong and forceful : causing you to feel that you must do something |
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| a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge |
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| helping to commit a crime or do wrong in some way |
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| calmness especially of mind, manner, or appearance |
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| the act of using force or pressure to make someone do something the state of being forced to do something |
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| a very strong desire to do something |
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| to link together in a series or chain |
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| happening at the same time as something else |
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| to make (something) shorter or smaller by removing parts that are less important |
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| to surprise and confuse (someone or something). to prove (someone or something) wrong. |
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| formal : matching or in agreement with something mathematics : having the same size and shape |
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| formed by the union of two compounds or united with another compound <conjugated bile acids> |
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| having the same derivation and therefore usually some likeness in meaning <conjugate words> |
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| to make (something) appear or seem to appear by using magic to make you think of (something) to create or imagine (something) |
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| to create or achieve something difficult or unexpected, as if by magic |
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| to bring something such as a feeling or memory to your mind |
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| to make something appear using magic powers |
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| to officially make (something, such as a place or building) holy through a special religious ceremony — usually used as (be) consecrated |
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| a general agreement about something : an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group |
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| something that makes a person feel less sadness, disappointment, etc. |
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| any association, partnership, or union a combination of financial institutions, capitalists, etc., for carrying into effect some financial operation requiring large resources of capital. |
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| to think deeply or carefully about (something) |
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| to think about doing (something) |
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| a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval |
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| completely bad or worthless — used to describe someone or something that is too bad to deserve any respect |
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| likely to cause people to argue or disagree, involving a lot of arguing |
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| a piece of equipment or machinery that is unusual or strange gadget people do not regnize |
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| to become healthy and strong again slowly over time after illness, weakness, or injury |
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| the act or process of changing from one form, state, etc., to another — often + to or into |
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| very large in amount or number |
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| a line of people or objects that are placed around or in front of a person or place to keep people away |
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| to have a close connection with something : to have a correlation to something |
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| the relationship between things that happen or change together |
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| to support or help prove (a statement, theory, etc.) by providing information or evidence |
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| to form or shape into wrinkles or folds or into alternating ridges and grooves |
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| a stick of colored wax that is used for drawing |
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| belief that something is true |
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| a gradual increase in the loudness of a sound or section of music |
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| to break (something) into small pieces |
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| to separate into many small pieces : to fall apart |
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| to break down completely : to stop functioning |
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| to reach the end or the final result of something — usually + in or with |
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| deserving blame : guilty of doing something wrong |
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| a person or thing that attracts a lot of attention or interest |
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| to take part in an activity in a way that is not serious — usually + in |
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| to play or move around in water |
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| daunt often used as (be) daunted |
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| to make (someone) afraid or less confident She was not daunted by the difficult task. |
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| tending to make people afraid or less confident : very difficult to do or deal with |
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| a great disaster or complete failure |
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| to show that something (such as a belief or theory) is not true : to show the falseness of (a story, idea, statement, etc. |
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| behavior that shows low morals and a great love of pleasure, money, fame, etc |
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| to destroy a large number of (plants, animals, people, etc.) |
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| to use logic or reason to form (a conclusion or opinion about something) : to decide (something) after thinking about the known facts |
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| the act of saying false things in order to make people have a bad opinion of someone or something : the act of defaming someone or something |
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| the act or process of damaging or ruining something |
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| to clearly show or describe (something) |
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| to clearly show or describe (something) |
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| to search for information about something |
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| not able to think clearly or to understand what is real and what is not real : crazy or insane |
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| an end of life : death the end of something that is thought of as being like a death |
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| very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust : deserving to be deplored |
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| to hate or dislike (something) very much : to strongly disapprove of (something) |
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| very evil : having or showing an evil and immoral character |
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| unable to think or act in a normal or logical way especially because of severe mental illness : crazy or insane |
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| having had the water removed formal : very dry |
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| deterrent often + to or against |
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| something that makes someone decide not to do something |
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| to invent or plan (something that is difficult or complicated) |
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| to invent or plan (something that is difficult or complicated) |
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| deeply religious : devoted to a particular religion |
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| loyal to something : devoted to a particular belief, organization, person |
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| the ability to use your hands skillfully |
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| the right to have or choose something usually + on |
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| difference between two opposite things : a division into two opposite groups |
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| spread out over a large space : not concentrated in one area |
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| to come to know, recognize, or understand (something) |
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| very bad or poor. showing or causing unhappiness or sad feelings : not warm, cheerful, etc |
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| to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, bad, etc. |
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| to cause (something) to spread out and disappear. to separate into parts and disappear or go away. |
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| to convince (someone) not to do something often + from |
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| easily taught, led, or controlled |
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| to sleep in a usually uncomfortable place that does not have a bed — usually + down |
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| to search for an underground supply of water by using a special stick that leads you to it — usually + for |
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| to fear something that will or might happen |
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| to confound briefly and usually with astonishment |
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| very shocked or surprised |
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| the quality or state of being extremely egocentric |
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| formal : very bad and easily noticed |
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| a way to get out of a place or the act of leaving a place : exit |
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| to make (something) longer or to grow longer : lengthen |
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| to avoid or escape (someone or something) by being quick, skillful, or cleve |
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| to avoid or escape (someone or something) by being quick, skillful, or clever |
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| to send (something) out : to give out (something) |
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| to come out from a source |
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| to come out from a source |
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| the process or art of sewing a design on cloth extra details that are added to make a story more interesting and that are not true or accurate |
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| said or done in a forceful or definite way. speaking or acting in a forceful way. |
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| said or done in a forceful or definite way. speaking or acting in a forceful way. |
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| to cause (someone) to be loved or admired — usually used in negative statements — usually + to to inflame with love —usually used in the passive with of |
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| to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
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| to come at a later time : to happen as a result |
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| to get (someone) involved in a confusing or difficult situation — usually used as (be/get) entangled |
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| to attract (someone) especially by offering or showing something that is appealing, interesting, etc. |
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| a perfect example an example that represents or expresses something very well usually used in the phrase the epitome of |
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| having or showing knowledge that is learned by studying |
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| to avoid (something) especially because you do not think it is right, proper, etc. |
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| an explanation of where a word came from : the history of a word the study of word histories |
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| a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive |
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| to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse |
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| to make (someone) very angry or annoyed |
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| to include (part of a longer written work) in something else — usually used as (be) excerpted |
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| a usually inert substance (as gum arabic or starch) that forms a vehicle (as for a drug) |
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| to clear from alleged fault or guilt to prove that someone is not guilty of doing something wrong |
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| to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or responsible for a problem, bad situation, etc. |
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| to explain or analyze (something, such as an idea or work of literature) |
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| to use a situation so that you get benefit from it, even if it is wrong or unfair to do this |
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| to get value or use from (something) |
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| made up or done without special preparation — usually used to describe public speaking |
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| to do something extemporaneously : improvise; especially : to speak extemporaneously to get along in a makeshift manner |
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| to produce a liquid or smell that flows out slowly to flow out slowly — usually + from |
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| limited to, involving, or based on facts |
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| something that has been done and cannot be changed |
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| to understand the reason for (something) |
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| a unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
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| having or showing very strong feelings, felt very strongly |
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| an untrue statement about something minor or unimportant |
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| very hard to please requiring a lot of care or attention |
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| a process in which the nucleus of a heavy atom is split apart |
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| a kind of reproduction in which a cell or body divides into two or more parts and each part grows into a whole new individual |
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| very bad : too bad to be ignored |
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| not serious or dependable : likely to forget things or to change opinions, plans, etc., without reason, easily excited or frightened |
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| to promise to give up (something) or to stop doing (something |
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| to promise to give up (something) or to stop doing (something) |
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| a noisy argument or fight — usually singular |
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| to make (someone) very nervous or upset |
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| to a very tired or nervous condition |
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| having no result or effect pointless or useless |
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| a long, deep cut to make a long, deep cut in (something) |
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| to fill especially with food to satiety to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds deman |
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| to hold and fight with another person usually + with |
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| to try to solve a problem : to deal with a problem — + with |
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| an order to bring a jailed person before a judge or court to find out if that person should really be in jail |
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| something that happens by chance |
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an evil creature in Greek mythology that is part woman and part bird
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| to get ready —used with and and a following verb describing a usually sudden and violent act |
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| one of two or more homographs (as a bass voice and bass, a fish) that differ in pronunciation and meaning |
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| using experience to learn and improve |
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| rude and showing a lack of respect not restrained within due or proper bounds especially of propriety or good taste <impertinent curiosity> |
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| to show that someone or something is closely connected to or involved in something (such as a crime) |
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| to show that someone or something is closely connected to or involved in something (such as a crime) |
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| to put (someone) in prison : imprison — usually used as (be) incarcerated |
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| causing anger. containing chemicals that explode into flame : producing a fire |
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| to cause (someone) to act in an angry, harmful, or violent way |
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| not polite. having or showing bad manners or taste. rude |
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| to teach (someone) to fully accept the ideas, opinions, and beliefs of a particular group and to not consider other ideas, opinions, and beliefs |
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| skill or cleverness that allows someone to solve problems, invent things, etc. |
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| to gain favor or approval for (yourself) by doing or saying things that people like — usually + with often disapproving |
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| belonging to the basic nature of someone or something |
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| always wanting more : not able to be satisfied |
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| lacking perception, consciousness, or animation |
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| the ability to understand people and situations in a very clear way |
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| having or showing a very clear understanding of something : having or showing insight |
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| a material or substance that is used to stop heat, electricity, or sound from going into or out of something : a material that insulates something |
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| a formal question or inquiry; especially : a written question required to be answered under direction of a court |
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| to make (someone) want to know more about something : to cause (someone) to become interested — often used as (be) intrigued |
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| the activity of making secret plans |
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| to cause (someone) to be less affected by something unpleasant : to cause (someone) to be less sensitive to something unpleasant |
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| used to describe two things that are related in such a way that as one becomes larger the other becomes smaller |
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| unpleasant and likely to cause bad feelings in other people |
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| to give life and energy to (someone) |
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| to mention (someone or something) in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or have a certain idea in their mind |
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| to cause (things) to be mixed together in a way that is not neat or orderly |
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| to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect or to show how they are the same or differen |
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| to stop or end (something) : to prevent (something) from happening or continuing |
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| to prepare (dough) by pressing a mixture of flour, water, etc., with your hands to press and squeeze (a person's muscles) with your hands |
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| lacking excitement or interest |
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| showing or having very little strength, energy, or activity |
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| Something that has not been yet released used to describe something (such as a disease) that exists but is not active or cannot be seen |
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| coming or happening near the end of a process, activity, series, life, etc. : later |
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| freedom to do something the way you want to do it |
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| feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things sometimes used figuratively |
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| having a very appealing taste or smell, delicious, richly appealing |
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| informal : very physically attractive |
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| actions that hurt people and destroy things : a scene or situation that involves a lot of violence often used figuratively |
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| changing moods quickly and often — used to describe someone who often changes from being happy to being angry or upset in a quick and unexpected way very lively and quick |
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| a high pointed hat worn by a bishop or abbot in church ceremonies |
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| to match or fit (boards) together in a miter joint |
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| to make (something) less severe, harmful, or painful |
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| a very large stone that is usually tall and narrow especially : a stone that was put in position by people as a monument or for religious reasons |
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| an area of soft, wet ground : a marsh or swamp — usually singular |
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| in addition to what has been said |
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| the ability to be active. courage or determination. |
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| to cause confusion in (someone or someone's mind) — often used as (be) muddled. to mix up (something) in a confused way. to do something without doing it very well or easily. |
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| beginning to exist : recently formed or developed |
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| the practice of talking to the spirits of dead people the use of magic powers especially for evil purposes |
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| favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship the unfair practice by a powerful person of giving jobs and other favors to relatives |
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| active mainly during the night. happening at night |
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| a substance that enhances cognition and memory and facilitates learning |
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| without being prevented by (something) : despite — used to say that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it from happening or being true often used after its object |
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| a movement of your body (such as bowing) that shows respect for someone or something acknowledgment of another's superiority or importance |
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| to make (something) more difficult to understand |
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| to destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left |
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| the state of something that is not remembered, used, or thought about any more |
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| not conscious or aware of someone or something |
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| used to describe an annoying person who tries to tell other people what to do in a way that is not wanted or needed |
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| very cruel or unfair. very unpleasant or uncomfortable. |
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| displaying wealth, knowledge, etc., in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration, or envy |
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| to exclude (someone) from a group, to exile by ostracism |
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| to not allow (someone) to be included in a group : to exclude (someone) from a group |
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| a combination of words that have opposite or very different meanings |
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| a person who worships many gods or goddesses or the earth or nature : a person whose religion is paganism |
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| having a pleasant or agreeable taste |
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| pleasant or acceptable to someone — usually + to |
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| a situation in which a crowd of people act in a wild, uncontrolled, or violent way because they are afraid, excited, or confused |
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| being or presenting a panoramic view |
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| something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems impossible but is actually true or possible |
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| a sensation of pricking, tingling, or creeping on the skin that has no objective cause |
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to ward off a weapon or blow
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| something (such as a piece of writing, music, etc.) that imitates the style of someone or something else |
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| feeling or showing irritation |
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| a strong liking for something or a strong tendency to behave in a certain way |
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| quietly sad or thoughtful |
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| to pass or spread through (something) |
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| giving people a lot of freedom or too much freedom to do what they want to do |
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| causing great harm or damage often in a way that is not easily seen or noticed |
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| having or showing an ability to notice and understand things that are difficult or not obvious |
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| plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
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| to change (something good) so that it is no longer what it was or should be |
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| a disease that causes many people to die |
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| having or showing the attitude of people who become angry and annoyed when they do not get what they want |
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| a chemical substance that is usually produced by an animal and serves especially as a stimulus to other individuals of the same species for one or more behavioral responses |
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| stolid. not easily upset, excited, or angered |
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| deeply religious : devoted to a particular religion |
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| danger or problem that is hidden or not obvious at first — usually plural — often + of |
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| the action of turning around a point. the action of pivoting. to turn on or around a central point. |
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| to use the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own words or ideas |
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| a very large amount or number : an amount that is much greater than what is necessary |
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| a very bad or difficult situation — usually singular |
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| a strong written or spoken attack against someone else's opinions, beliefs, practices, etc. |
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| to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly to cause (something solid) to become separated from a liquid especially by a chemical process |
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| accepted, done, or happening often or over a large area at a particular time : common or widespread |
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| based on what is known or seen when something is first considered or dealt with |
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| allowed to know about (something secret) |
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| the act of saying something in a public, official, or definite way : the act of proclaiming something |
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| a strong natural liking for something that is usually bad : a tendency to do something that is usually bad — usually singular |
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| to be slow or late about doing something that should be done : to delay doing something until a later time because you do not want to do it, because you are lazy, etc. |
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| to get (something) by some action or effort : OBTAIN |
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| amazing or wonderful : very impressive |
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| having or showing great knowledge or understanding |
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| someone who first thinks of or does something : a person who begins something |
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| something that is a model for something else : something that begins the development of something else |
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| a person or animal in the past that is related to a person or animal living now |
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| to increase in number or amount quickly |
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| producing a large amount of something |
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| to make (something) last or continue for a longer time |
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| likely to do, have, or suffer from something |
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| lying with the front of your body facing downward, having the front or ventral surface downward, lying flat or prostrate |
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| a strong natural tendency to do something |
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| correctly stating what will happen in the future |
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| of or relating to a prophet or to prophecy |
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| guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
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| lying with the front of your body turned toward the ground |
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| so tired, upset, etc., that you are unable to do anything |
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| lying with the front of your body turned toward the ground, completely overcome and lacking vitality, will, or power to rise |
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| the principal character in a literary work (as a drama or story) a leading actor, character, or participant in a literary work or real event |
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| the act or process of supplying or providing something, something that is done in advance to prepare for something else |
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| a person who is given the power or authority to do something (such as to vote) for someone else |
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| to try to find out about other people's private lives |
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| to crush, beat, or grind (something) into powder or dust (technical ) to destroy or defeat (someone or something) completely (informal) |
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| a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and who expresses ideas and opinions about that subject publicly (such as by speaking on television and radio shows) |
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| said to be true or real but not definitely true or real it is purported : ostensibly, allegedly |
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| having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality. |
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| something that is the result of an action, decision, etc. — usually plural |
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| usually disapproving — used to describe something that is very common or that is spreading very quickly and in a way that is difficult to control |
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| of food : having a strong and unpleasant smell or taste from no longer being fresh |
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| chiefly US : full of anger and bitterness |
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| always wanting more money, possessions, etc. : wanting more than is needed or deserved |
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| to make other people accept or respect (something that has been in doubt) to state or declare (something) more strongly or clearly |
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| to refuse (something, such as an offer or suggestion) in a rude way |
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| stubbornly refusing to obey rules or orders |
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| to do (something) for or to someone who has done something similar for or to you |
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| to do (something) for or to someone who has done something similar for or to you |
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| to have (a feeling) for someone who has the same feeling for you |
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| to return to an earlier and usually worse or less developed condition or state |
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| to give over possession or control of to stop holding physically |
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| capable of being solved or cured |
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| all the things that a person is able to do all the plays, songs, dances, etc., that a performer or group of performers knows and can perform |
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| a strong feeling of dislike or disgust the quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent |
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| causing strong dislike or disgust |
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| of or relating to the force that pushes something away from something else |
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| to continue to produce a loud, clear, deep sound for a long time |
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| to have particular meaning or importance for someone : to affect or appeal to someone in a personal or emotional way — usually + with |
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| when thinking about the past or something that happened in the past |
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| to continue in a series of quickly repeated sounds that bounce off a surface (such as a wall) to become filled with a sound |
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| to have great respect for (someone or something) : to show devotion and honor to (someone or something) |
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| often disapproving : language that is intended to influence people and that may not be honest or reasonable |
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| the art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence people |
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| to control or affect (something, such as a game or election) in a dishonest way in order to get a desired result |
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| to put something secretly in (a place) — usually + with |
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| very pleasant to taste : delicious |
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| the state of being old or the process of becoming old, Aging, growing old, on the decline. |
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| a usual way of performing, behaving, speaking, etc. something that a person likes to do or does well |
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| of or relating to stars or constellations measured by the apparent motion of the stars |
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| to provide, do, or have what is required by (something) |
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| an unmarried woman who is past the usual age for marrying and is considered unlikely to marry — now often considered an insulting word |
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| o make loud sounds like explosions |
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| to speak quickly or in a confused way because you are upset, surprised, etc. |
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| having a sick feeling in the stomach : suffering from nausea. having a sick feeling in the stomach. easily shocked, offended, or disgusted by unpleasant things |
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| not flowing, not active, changing, or progressing |
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| very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause |
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| random; specifically : involving a random variable <a stochastic process> |
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| requiring or showing great energy and effort |
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| very beautiful or good : causing strong feelings of admiration or wonder |
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| something that is very beautiful or good |
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| very willing or too willing to obey someone else less important than something or someone else — usually + to |
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| to exist or continue to exist |
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| to prove the truth of (something) |
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| to secretly try to ruin or destroy a government, political system to make (something) weaker or less effective to pervert or corrupt by an undermining of morals, allegiance, or faith |
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| using few words to state or express an idea |
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| to be or provide as much as is needed to be sufficient |
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| a woman who worked to get voting rights for women in the past when women were not allowed to vote |
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| bringing thoughts, memories, or feelings into the mind — + of |
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| showing or seeming to show something — + of |
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| soft and able to bend or fold easil. of a body or body part : able to bend or twist easily |
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| fatty, oily used to describe someone who speaks and behaves in a way that is meant to seem friendly and polite but that is unpleasant because it is obviously not sincere |
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| a major change or period of change that causes a lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc. |
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| to lead (someone) to a place. a person who leads people to their seats in a theater, at a wedding, etc |
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| having or showing too much pride in your abilities or achievements |
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| literary : coming from strong emotions and not from logic or reason |
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a person who gets sexual pleasure from secretly watching other people have sex
a person who likes seeing and talking or writing about something that is considered to be private. a prying observer who is usually seeking the sordid or the scandalous |
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| to risk losing something (such as money) if your guess about what will happen is wrong : bet |
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| a structure that is made of upright poles and sticks, twigs, etc., that are woven with them and that is used for building fences, walls, etc. |
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| unusual in a playful or amusing way : not serious resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice; especially : lightly fanciful <whimsical decorations> |
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| fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners |
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| feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc. : filled with zeal |
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| to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle |
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| a very steep side of a mountain or cliff. a point where danger, trouble, or difficulty begins. |
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| a devious trick used especially for an underhand purpose. tricky or questionable practices or conduct. |
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| the process of examining your own thoughts or feelings. |
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| to slow the movement, progress, or action of (someone or something). |
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| someone (such as a teacher or parent) who goes with children on a trip or to a school dance to make sure that the children behave properly |
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| to keep (someone) from doing what he or she wants to do. to prevent or slow down the activity or occurrence of (something). |
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| to cause (someone) to decide not to do something. |
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| something usually bad or unpleasant that happens as a result of an action, statement, etc., and that usually affects people for a long time — usually plural |
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| Apprehension. a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate because you think something bad or unpleasant is going to happen |
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| having an important or impressive title but not having the power or duties that usually go with it |
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| to make a judgment about (something) |
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| to tax or charge (someone or something) : to require (a person, business, etc.) to pay a particular amount of money |
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| to hold and fight with another person |
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| conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature. having or showing a lack of emotional maturity : foolish and immature |
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| a person who praises powerful people in order to get their approval |
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| a driving force , impuls. a force that causes something (such as a process or activity) to be done or to become more active |
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| not able to be doubted or questioned : indisputable |
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| very clear and direct. able to explain difficult ideas clearly and confidently. |
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| not in agreement with something |
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| to cause (someone) to stop breathing and often to become unconscious and die |
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| harmful to living things : toxic |
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| threatening harm or evil. harmful or deadly |
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| a shelter occupied during the winter by a dormant animal (as an insect, snake, bat, or marmot) |
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| the state of being somewhat like something but not truly or fully the same thing — usually + of |
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| impossible to separate : closely joined or related |
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| crazy or foolish. strange often in a way that is funny |
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| concern that someone feels about someone's health, happiness, etc. |
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| a wrong belief : a false or mistaken idea. the quality of being false or wrong. |
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| to take religion out of (something) : to make (something) secular |
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| a state of emotional balance or calmness. a state in which opposing forces or actions are balanced so that one is not stronger or greater than the other |
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| having only one syllable. saying very little or responding with one-syllable words. |
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| very powerful or strong : deserving serious attention and respect |
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| very difficult to deal with |
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| large or impressive in size or amount |
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| a period of time during which someone does not work at his or her regular job and is able to rest, travel, do research, etc. |
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| a strong feeling of excitement and enthusiasm |
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| the act of renouncing or rejecting something. |
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| impossible to defeat or discourage |
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| a medicine or food that causes the bowels to empty |
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| That part of a mine from which the mineral has been partially or wholly removed; the waste left in old workings |
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| very bad : too bad to be ignored |
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| to have (something) as a part, step, or result |
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| not capable of being wrong or making mistakes : not fallible. certain to work properly or succeed. |
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| the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity |
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| to cause (something) to not be effective. to make (a word or phrase) negative |
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| not safe, strong, or steady, dangerous |
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| feeling or showing regret for bad behavior |
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| a short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea : adage |
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| to pay attention to (advice, a warning, etc.) |
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| enjoyment of or delight in something. a feeling of liking something. |
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| the act of betraying someone or something : the state of not being loyal |
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| a quality that causes people to feel sympathy and sadness |
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| to criticize (a person's character, intentions, etc.) by suggesting that someone is not honest and should not be trusted |
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| an event that causes great harm and suffering : disaster |
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| an old and well-known saying that expresses a general truth |
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| relating to or having a strict and simple way of living that avoids physical pleasure |
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| lack of movement or activity especially when movement or activity is wanted or needed |
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| to make (someone) very upset or mentally ill — usually used as (be) unhinged |
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| showing strong and often angry feelings : very emotional |
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| having or showing a quiet and gentle nature : not wanting to fight or argue with other people |
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| feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness |
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| something that causes disapointment |
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| old-fashioned and silly or sentimental |
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| a confused mixture. A collection of different things or items all in one place. |
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| to make a series of short, sharp noises |
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| sadness that is caused by failure, loss, etc. |
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| deserving honor or praise |
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| very strict and demanding. done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail |
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| a perfect example : an example that represents or expresses something very well — usually used in the phrase the epitome of |
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| a heavy and continuous firing of weapons during a battle. to cause (someone) to receive a great amount of something : to direct a barrage of questions, comments, etc., at (someone) |
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| the pieces that are left when something breaks, falls apart, is destroyed, etc. |
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| consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents |
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| different from the ordinary, usual, or expected. not perfectly balanced or even |
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| not willing to tell people about things |
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| to not allow (someone) to be included in a group : to exclude (someone) from a group |
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| to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly. to become separated from a liquid especially by a chemical process. |
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| not hot and not cold : warm. not energetic or excited |
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| willing to do dishonest things in return for money : corrupt |
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| to suggest (something, such as an idea or theory) especially in order to start a discussion |
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| to take (someone's property) — used especially when a government takes property for public use |
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| the skill, activity, or job of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals so that they look like they did when they were alive |
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| not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble |
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| very attractive, expensive, and popular |
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| Ready to fight at the drop of a dime |
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| to kill or destroy (someone or something) by fire |
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| to cause (someone) to be worried or upset |
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| expressing or containing praise |
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| very smooth and slippery. |
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| clever in usually a dishonest or deceptive way. skillful and clever. |
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| a soft, smooth, shiny quality. to be bright |
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| to go or move in different directions : to spread apart |
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| an amount of money paid to someone for the work that person has done |
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| to take the place of (someone or something that is old, no longer useful, etc.) : to replace (someone or something) |
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| opposed to someone or something in a very angry or determined way that cannot be changed |
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| said to be true or real but not definitely true or real |
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| too eager to help or obey someone important |
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| correct or proper behavior that shows respect and good manners |
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| a story that someone tells about something that happened in the past — usually plural — often + of |
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| having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people |
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| extremely bad, unfair, or wrong. going far beyond what is usual or proper. |
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| to avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question. to deviate from the truth |
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| to try to master necessary information quickly |
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| having a quarrelsome or combative nature. showing a readiness or desire to fight or argue. |
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| angry and aggressive : feeling or showing readiness to fight |
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| a model or pattern for something that may be copied |
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| to destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left |
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| true nature, behavior that is accepted as socially or morally correct and proper |
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| mentally deranged : crazy |
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| to get (something) in a clever or dishonest way |
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| filled with or showing sexual desire |
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| a narrow opening or crack |
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| showing a loss of mental ability (such as memory) in old age |
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| relating to sex in a way that is excessive or offensive |
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| the condition of being a slave or of having to obey another person |
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| boring, difficult, or unpleasant work |
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| going straight up or to the side at a 90 degree angle from another line or surface |
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| causing disgrace or shame |
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| to leave immediately. to go away at once. |
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| having a sick feeling in the stomach. Suffering from nausea. |
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| easily seen. Not secret or hidden. obvious |
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| decayed with usually a very bad or disgusting smell |
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| to spread or give out news, information, ideas, etc. to many people |
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| to make a hodgepodge out of things |
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| joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
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| a person whose job involves doing many different types of work |
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| to defend oneself against (someone or something) |
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| the part of something that is left when the other parts are gone |
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| to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction. to cause to spread out and affect a greater number or greater area |
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| skill and cleverness that is shown in the way someone deals with a situation, problem, etc |
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| contemplate or dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure. |
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| look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way. to cast a sidelong glance; especially. to give a leer |
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| incongruous in a striking or shocking way; clashing: |
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| a cause of a particular action or event |
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| to make (someone) very upset or mentally ill — usually used as (be) unhinged |
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| showing strong and often angry feelings : very emotional |
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| having or showing a quiet and gentle nature : not wanting to fight or argue with other people |
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| feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness |
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| something that causes disapointment |
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| old-fashioned and silly or sentimental |
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| a confused mixture. A collection of different things or items all in one place. |
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| to make a series of short, sharp noises |
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| sadness that is caused by failure, loss, etc. |
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| deserving honor or praise |
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| very strict and demanding. done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail |
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| a perfect example : an example that represents or expresses something very well — usually used in the phrase the epitome of |
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| a heavy and continuous firing of weapons during a battle. to cause (someone) to receive a great amount of something : to direct a barrage of questions, comments, etc., at (someone) |
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| the pieces that are left when something breaks, falls apart, is destroyed, etc. |
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| consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents |
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| different from the ordinary, usual, or expected. not perfectly balanced or even |
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| not willing to tell people about things |
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| to not allow (someone) to be included in a group : to exclude (someone) from a group |
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| to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly. to become separated from a liquid especially by a chemical process. |
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| not hot and not cold : warm. not energetic or excited |
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| willing to do dishonest things in return for money : corrupt |
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| to suggest (something, such as an idea or theory) especially in order to start a discussion |
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| to take (someone's property) — used especially when a government takes property for public use |
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| the skill, activity, or job of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals so that they look like they did when they were alive |
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| not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble |
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| very attractive, expensive, and popular |
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| Ready to fight at the drop of a dime |
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| to kill or destroy (someone or something) by fire |
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| to cause (someone) to be worried or upset |
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| expressing or containing praise |
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| very smooth and slippery. |
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| clever in usually a dishonest or deceptive way. skillful and clever. |
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| a soft, smooth, shiny quality. to be bright |
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| to go or move in different directions : to spread apart |
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| an amount of money paid to someone for the work that person has done |
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| to take the place of (someone or something that is old, no longer useful, etc.) : to replace (someone or something) |
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| opposed to someone or something in a very angry or determined way that cannot be changed |
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| said to be true or real but not definitely true or real |
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| obsequious /əbˈsiːkwijəs/ |
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| too eager to help or obey someone important |
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| correct or proper behavior that shows respect and good manners |
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| a story that someone tells about something that happened in the past — usually plural — often + of |
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| having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people |
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| extremely bad, unfair, or wrong. going far beyond what is usual or proper. |
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| prevaricate \pri-ˈver-ə-ˌkā |
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| to avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question. to deviate from the truth |
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| to try to master necessary information quickly |
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| having a quarrelsome or combative nature. showing a readiness or desire to fight or argue. |
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| angry and aggressive : feeling or showing readiness to fight |
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| a model or pattern for something that may be copied |
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| to destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left |
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| true nature, behavior that is accepted as socially or morally correct and proper |
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| mentally deranged : crazy |
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| filled with or showing sexual desire |
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| a narrow opening or crack |
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| showing a loss of mental ability (such as memory) in old age |
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| relating to sex in a way that is excessive or offensive |
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| the condition of being a slave or of having to obey another person |
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| boring, difficult, or unpleasant work |
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| going straight up or to the side at a 90 degree angle from another line or surface |
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| causing disgrace or shame |
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| to leave immediately. to go away at once. |
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| having a sick feeling in the stomach. Suffering from nausea. |
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| easily seen. Not secret or hidden. obvious |
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| decayed with usually a very bad or disgusting smell |
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| to spread or give out news, information, ideas, etc. to many people |
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| to make a hodgepodge out of things |
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| joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
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| a person whose job involves doing many different types of work |
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| to defend oneself against (someone or something) |
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| the part of something that is left when the other parts are gone |
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| to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction. to cause to spread out and affect a greater number or greater area |
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| skill and cleverness that is shown in the way someone deals with a situation, problem, etc |
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| contemplate or dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure. |
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| look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way. to cast a sidelong glance; especially. to give a leer |
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| incongruous in a striking or shocking way; clashing: |
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| a cause of a particular action or event |
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