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| not yielding or giving in; not lessening in strength, severity, or determination. |
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| a bombardment, either of artillery fire, or difficult questions or information |
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| a humorous or malicious (intending someone ill) deception |
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| either (1) invent in order to deceive, or (2) construct or manufacture |
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| torment by subjecting to constant interference or intimidation |
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| exposed to the risk of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. |
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| the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms |
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| (1)one of a series of rows or levels placed one above the other. (2)a level or grade within a hierarchy. |
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| a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer |
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| keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. |
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| full of a continuous humming sound.["The room was _____ with excitement"] |
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| very skilled or proficient ["He is quite ______ at speaking German"] |
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| bring into danger by reckless behaviour; or to agree by making concessions |
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| a mass departure of people; the 2nd book of the Bible, recounting the departure of the Israelites from Egypt. |
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| a vigorous campaign or struggle with a political, social, or religious aim ["The medieval _____s were in the holy Land"] |
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| inhibiting or restraining personal freedom; oppressive |
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| (1) a government, especially an authoritarian one. (2)a systematic or ordered way of doing something. |
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| feeling or showing annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment |
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| the disappointing loss of a belief or an ideal. |
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| (1)prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening (2)try to acquire or develop (a quality or skill). |
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| (1)primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics. (2) a soldier for hire |
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| (1)erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation); (2)make less powerful or effective, especially in a malicious way |
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| (1)(of an argument or theory) logical and consistent. (2)holding together to form a whole |
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| surrounded with a deep, wide defensive ditch, typically filled with water |
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| express disagreement with a prevailing view or official decision |
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| observe and check over a period of time; maintain regular surveillance over |
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| a new or unfamiliar thing or experience |
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| the end or failure of something or someone - "He Met his ___________" |
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| a small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them |
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| of little value or importance. "The game ________ Pursuit lives up to its name" |
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| reduce the population of (a wild animal) by selective slaughter |
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| lacking interest or excitement [Rhymes with insane] |
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| adjective inflicting or intended as punishment. |
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| having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge |
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| behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety. [Last syllable a form of alcohol] |
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| French word for the customary code of polite behaviour in a society (Rhymes with Vet] |
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