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abundance |
a very large quantity of something. |
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anonymous |
without any name acknowledged, as that of author contributor |
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charitable |
of or relating to the assistance of those in need. |
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currency |
a system of money in general use in a particular country |
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destitute |
without the basic necessities of life. |
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emerge |
move out of or away from something and come into view. |
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endeavor |
try hard to do or achieve something If you endeavor to conceal the evidence of your crime, you will look even guiltier. |
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finale |
the last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting. |
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incoherent |
expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear. |
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macabre |
disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury. |
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mortal |
causing or liable to cause death; fatal |
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odious |
extremely unpleasant; repulsive. |
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pledge |
a solemn promise or undertaking |
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provision |
the action of providing or supplying something for use |
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reassure |
the action of removing someone's doubts or fears |
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solitude |
the state or situation of being alone |
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summon |
authoritatively or urgently call on (someone) to be present, especially as a defendant or witness in a law court |
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surplus |
an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand. |
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transform |
make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of. |
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welfare |
the provision of a minimal level of well-being and social support for all citizens, sometimes referred to as public aid |
