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kinky
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1 having kinks or twists.
2 informal involving or given to unusual sexual behaviour. |
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stolid
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calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
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brandish
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wave or flourish (something) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
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lull
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a temporary period of quiet or inactivity
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bereave
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(be bereaved) be deprived of a close relation or friend through their death.
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crumb
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1 a small fragment of bread, cake, or biscuit. 2 the soft inner part of a loaf of bread.
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swish
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move with a hissing or rushing sound.
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proprietor
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noun (fem. proprietress) 1 the owner of a business. 2 a holder of property.
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commode
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a movable piece of furniture shaped like a chair, which has a large pot below or inside it. It is used as a toilet, especially by people who are too ill to be able to walk easily. (mainly BRIT)
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urinal
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a bowl fixed to the wall of a men's public toilet for men to urinate in.
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abreast
abreast of |
1 side by side and facing the same way.
2 alongside. 3 (abreast of) up to date with. |
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a domestic
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a person who is paid to come to help with the work that has to be done in a house such as the cleaning, washing, and ironing.
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reprieve
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1 the cancellation of a punishment. 2 a respite from difficulty or danger
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spill the beans
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(informal) reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly.
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perpetrator
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someone who has committed a crime, or a violent or harmful act
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The perpetrators of the massacre must be brought to justice as war criminals.
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crease
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a line or ridge produced on paper, cloth, etc. by folding, pressing, or crushing.
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mystique
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a fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power.
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rapture
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intense pleasure or joy
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whoop
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a loud cry of joy or excitement.
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gleeful
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exuberantly or triumphantly joyful
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backstop
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additional support: somebody or something providing additional support or protection in case somebody or something else fails
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etiquette
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• noun the code of polite behaviour in a society.
— ORIGIN French, Old French estiquette (see TICKET). |
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respite
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a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
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exuberant
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lively and cheerful
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calibre
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1 quality of character or level of ability.
2 the internal diameter of a gun barrel, or the diameter of a bullet or shell. |
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amenities
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a useful or desirable feature of a place
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