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parallel
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running alongside; similar; comparable sound like: PAIR of L'S
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horizontal
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parallel to level ground; at right angles to vertical Sounds like HORIZON
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forbear
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to refrain from; to abstain; to be patient or tolerant
Link: FOUR BEARS |
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prance
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to act or walk about in a lively manner
Sound like: DANCE |
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flounder
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to move clumsily; to struggle or proceed with difficulty; also a flat fish
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shun
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to keep away from; to take pains to avoid
Sounds like: SUN |
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incongruous
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not appropriate, unsuited to the
surrounding, not fitting in Link: IN CONGRESS |
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vertical
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straight up and down; a direction at right angles to horizon
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cacophony
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harsh sounds
Link: COUGH! |
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harrowing
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extremely distressed; disturbing or frightening
Link: HARE ROWING |
