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Recall

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to remember (something) from the past: to ask or order (someone) to return: to ask people to return (a product with a defect or problem)

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Gracious

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very polite in a way that shows respect: having or showing the attractive things (such as charm, good taste, and comfort) that are associated with having a lot of money—used as an interjection to express mild surprise or for emphasis

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Contend

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To argue or state (something) in a strong and definite way

: to compete with someone or for something

to compete with a good chance of winning

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Quash

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to nullify especially by judicial action

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Immunity

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special protection from what is required for most people by law

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Mala fide

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with or in bad faith

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Scrutinise

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to examine (something) carefully especially in a critical way

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Ambit

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the range or limit that is covered by something (such as a law)

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Poise

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ready or prepared for something: in a state, place, or situation that is betweentwo different or opposite things

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Alliance

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a relationship in which people agree to work together

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Deliberately

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to think about or discuss something very carefully in order to make a decision

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Contrarian

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: a person who takes a contrary position or attitude; specifically : an investor who buys shares of stock when most others are selling and sells when others are buying

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Prenatal

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medical : relating to pregnant women and their unborn babies

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Outrage

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an act of violence or brutality

an act that violates accepted standards of behavior or taste

the anger and resentment aroused by injury or insult

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Drew

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exploding shells that are shot at enemy aircraft from guns on the ground.

Harsh criticism

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Swirl

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to move in circles or to cause (something) to move in circles

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Uproar

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a situation in which many people are upset, angry, or disturbed by something.

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Wrath

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extreme anger

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Bureaucrat

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person who is one of the people who run a government or big company and who does everything according to the rules of that government or company

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Substantial

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enough to satisfy hunger

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Diplomacy

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the work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries

skill in dealing with others without causing bad feelings

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Bilateral

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involving two groups or countries

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Barter

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to exchange things (such as products or services) for other things instead of for money

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Dissolution

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the act of officially ending a marriage, organization, agreement, etc.: the process of making something slowly end or disappear

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Directive

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an official order or instruction

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Indict

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law : to formally decide that someone should be put on trial for a crime

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Enforce

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to make (a law, rule, etc.) active or effective : to make sure that people do what is required by (a law, rule, etc.): to make (something) happen : to force or cause (something)

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Obituary

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an article in a newspaper about the life of someone who has died recently

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Firearm

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a small gun

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Cartridges

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a tube which you put into a gun and which contains a bullet and explosive material: a case or container that you put into a machine to make it work

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Remote

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far away: far away from other people, houses, cities, etc.: far away in time : happening a long time ago or far into the future

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Illicit

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not allowed by law : unlawful or illegal: involving activities that are not considered morally acceptable

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Comptroller

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a person who is in charge of the financial accounts of a company or organization

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Direct

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: to say (something) to a particular person or group

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Limping

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to walk in a slow and awkward way because of an injury to a leg or foot: to go or continue slowly or with difficulty

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Imagery

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pictures or photographs: language that causes people to imagine pictures in their mind: pictures of people or things in a work of art

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Deftly

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able to do something quickly and accurately

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Novelty

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the quality of being new, original, or unusual.a small and inexpensive toy or ornament.

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Privilege

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special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

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Solace

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comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness.

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Complacent

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showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

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Pave

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cover (a piece of ground) with flat stones or bricks; lay paving over.

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Gestation

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the time when a person or animal is developing inside its mother before it is born ; also : the process of development that happens during this time: the process by which something (such as an idea) forms and develops

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Orchestrate

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to organize or plan (something that is complicated)

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Panacea

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a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

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Afflict

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of a problem or illness) cause pain or trouble to; affect adversely.

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Commuter

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a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis.

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Usher

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nouna person who shows people to their seats, especially in a cinema or theatre or at a wedding.an official in a law court whose duties include swearing in jurors and witnesses and keeping order.

verbshow or guide (someone) somewhere.cause or mark the start of something new.

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Steer

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guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder.

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Peer

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look with difficulty or concentration at someone or something.

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Distress

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cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain.give (furniture or clothing) simulated marks of age and wear.

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Accentuate

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make more noticeable or prominent.

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Comply

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act in accordance with a wish or command.

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Onus

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something that is one's duty or responsibility.

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Procure

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obtain (something), especially with care or effort.persuade or cause (someone) to do something.

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Holistic

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relating to or concerned with complete systems rather than with individual parts

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Purport

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appear to be or do something, especially falsely.

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Covet

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to want (something that you do not have) very much

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Euthanasia

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the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma.

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Quest

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search for something.

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Vegetative state

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Coma

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Verdict

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a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.