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| deviation from the standard; not typical |
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| cheerful willingness or ready response |
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| abnormality, irregularity |
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| collection of writings, songs, etc. |
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| strong protection or barrier to enemies |
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| harsh or unpleasant mixture of sounds, voices, or words |
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1) literally refers to size
2) figuratively referrs to the quality of something |
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| social class or catergory |
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| embarassment or disappointment |
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| essential point or central part |
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| scarcity or lack of something |
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| conceding to one's desire or will; respect or courtesy |
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| insight, ability to see things clearly |
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| loud, pervasive, continuous noise |
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1) freedom of choice
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| bad-smelling vapor or gas |
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| important project or self-sufficient organization |
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| a top-level representation of a quality or virtue |
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| particular period of history, indentified by particular conditions, events, or social actors |
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1) side or aspect of a problem or situation
2) angled cut of a precious stone |
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| exact copy or representation |
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| outburst of excitement or disagreement |
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| entire range or spectrum of possible outcomes or conditions |
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| cunning, deceit, duplicity |
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| opinion directly opposed to established beliefs, usually religious |
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| multitude, mass of people |
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1) regional/group jargon, dialect, or manner of speech
2) expression that has different meaning than literal meaning |
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| idea or impression that differs from reality |
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1) reflected or interpreted impression of a person, object, or locale
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| moving force or starting idea |
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| physical disease, injury, or defect |
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| period of time between events, periods, proesses |
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| short feature or period of time between two longer events |
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| insulting or abusive speech |
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| very small amount or piece |
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| body of traditional or historical knowledge |
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| abnormal concentration or enthusiasm for something |
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| person who acts independently instead of in conformance |
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| an adage or proverb prescribing a rule or method of conduct |
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| means of communication of presentation |
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| object that commemorates or reminds someone of past event |
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| surroundings, environment |
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| established customs or values of society |
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| a vast number of great multitude of something, usually implying wide variations within group |
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1) literally: a recess in a wall for holding a statue or ornament
2) figuratively: an appropriate activity or situation that is well suited to a person's abilities or character |
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| decide to return to past experience |
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| a condition of complete ignorance, forgetfulness, or unawareness |
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| an omission through error or carelessness |
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| first step, usually one that is intended to lead to others in action or discussion |
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| a cure for all problems or diseases |
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| an unobstructed view of a wide area |
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| stinginess or overzealous desire to be thrifty |
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1) one who supports a particular cause, idea
2) one who opposes the occupying enemy by acts of defiance or sabotage |
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| the science of diseases; any deviation from normal, healthy condition |
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| scarcity of resource or condition |
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| love on mankind, usually exemplified by charitable acts |
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| trap or obstacle for the unwary |
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| very small amount, usually referring to money |
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1) elevated, relativly level expanse of land
2) leveling-off of progress or results |
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| unfavorable condition or situation |
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| future descendants or generations |
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| introductory statement or passge to book, speech, or other communication |
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| something is preliminary to some act or event that is important |
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| an assumption from which a conclusion is drawn |
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| a reson given as a cover-up for the real purpose for an action |
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| good manners, appropriately reserved behavior |
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| strenghth or superior ability |
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1) a knowledgeable person in a particular field
2) a commentator who publicizes his opinions, whether or not an expert in that field |
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| a play on words that depends on 2 + different meanings or sounds in the same word/phrase |
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1) literally: a bog or swamp that impedes movement in which people or vehicles could be stuck
2) difficult or dangerous situation from which there is limited hope of escape |
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| doubt or unease about some action or situation |
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| deep uncertainty or indecision about a choice between 2+ courses of action; dilemma |
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| a question or request for info |
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| a fortification; bulwark or defense against attack |
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| a harmonious or mutually trusting relationship |
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| retaliation for real or percieved injuries; often implies giving back more than was originally recieved |
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| a wicked, sinful, depraved person |
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| a temporary break, usually one that brings relief |
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| deliberate damage to facilities, usually performed by spies or an underground movement within an occupied country |
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| someone who is blamed, usually unjustly |
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| a group of people having the same beliefs (often religious); usually has a negative connotation |
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| a false imitation, refers to avoiding work, sometimes by pretense |
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| shine or luster (i.e. polished furniture) |
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| mark or perception of disgrace or bad reputation |
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| an encouragement to act or react |
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| a general study of a topic or issue |
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| the combining of parts to form a whole, epecially referring to ideas or procedures |
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| silent or unspoken; implied |
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1) starting point of an activity
2) the line that separates one areas from another (i.e. room or house) |
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| the quality of a sound, independent of pitch or volume |
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| a place of judgement, usually legal in nature |
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| shameful wickedness or depravity |
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| very wealthy or powerful business leader |
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| confused mass; commotion or turmoil |
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| eager desire or ethusiasm |
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