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Unbreakable
her adamantite will |
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Have an effect on.
your attitude will affect how successful you are. |
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Brisk and cheerful readiness.
she accepted the invitation with alacrity |
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Respected and impressive
she was in august company |
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a curve or recess in a coastline.
or a loop of rope. |
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interpret (a word of action) in a particular way.
both verbs can be construed with either infinitive. |
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yearn to possess or have something
the president-elect covets time for exercise and fishing. |
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a complex system of beliefs
The concepts on which the edifice of capitalism was built |
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a change that is a result or consequence of an action.
the lethal effects of drugs |
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| a man showing or having characteristics as a typical woman. |
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Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence.
a shimmering evanescent bubble |
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| treating serious issues with inappropriate humor |
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a persons look or manner.
he has a cautious mien |
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| unable to keep still or silent |
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the quality of being sagacious (meaning: showing mental discernment and good judgment)
a man of great sagacity |
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another term for two
he split it in twain |
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