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Noose |
@ A running knot, tightening as the rope or wire is pulled. Used to trap animals. @Death by hanging "he earned a reprieve from the noose" |
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Reprieve /rɪˈpriːv/ |
Cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death) |
"he accepted the death sentence and refused to appeal for a reprieve" |
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Eviction |
The action of expelling someone from a property; ~ expulsion. |
"the forced eviction of residents" |
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Equanimity |
Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation. OPPO - Anxiety |
"she accepted both the good and the bad with equanimity" |
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Composure |
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself. "she was struggling to regain her composure" ~ self-control, self-possession OPPO - Agitation, discomposure, nervousness |
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Intricate |
Detailed or very Complicated/ Complex |
"ISRO scientists have mastered the intricacy of Cryogenic Engines..." "an intricate network of canals" |
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Also-ran |
A loser in a race or other contest, especially by a large margin. undistinguished or unsuccessful person/thing. |
"the line between champions and also-rans" |
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Exorbitant |
(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high. |
we still depend on European Space agency for placing our satellites at an exorbitant cost. |
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Dawdle |
Proceed Slowly / Waste time / Linger/ Fall behind |
All day long we dawdled through the country in the van. |
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Smatter |
V. To talk foolishly N. A slight or superficial understanding of a subject / a small amount |
I found my smattering of Spanish very useful here. |
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Famine |
A severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death |
13000 people died after the war due to famine and diseases |
