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Scour
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Clear, rub hard, search, polish
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The shipmate had to scour the deck until it sparkled.
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Ornery
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Having an irritable disposition, bad-tempered, cantankerous
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Mom would give me a wack on the bottom whenever I was being ornery.
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Astute
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having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity
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The astute car salesman was so good at reading his customers. He always knew exactly what sale to go for.
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Impetuous
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marked by impulsive vehemence or passion
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Huck Finn's impetuous decision to act like Mrs. Phelps guest ended up being the perfect cover.
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Meander
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wander, stroll, snake, bend
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Benevolent
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compassionate, giving, generous
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The benevolent organization put together much-appreciated care boxes for hundreds of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Tenacious
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stubborn, dogged, steadfast
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Lice are tenacious creatures; once you have them, they are difficult to destroy.
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Arduous
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grueling, strenuos, tiring
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Abscond
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escape, flee, run off
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