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sham
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fraud; hoax; something that isn't what it seems to be
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n
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stodgy
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HEAVY; dull; uninteresting
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adj
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excavate
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to make hallow by removing inner part
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v
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promenade
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stroll in a public place for show OR pleasure
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v
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province
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a division of a country
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n
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barometer
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an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
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n
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proverb
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a short popular saying, usually of unknown origin; A WISE SAYING
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n
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byplay
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an action or speech to the side of the main action
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n
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coax
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to attempt to influence by gentile persuasion
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v
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heaving
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lifting with effort or force
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v
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vapor
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visible gas
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n
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mosaic
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a picture made up of small colored pieces of stone, glass, paper, etc.
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n
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swindle
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cheat; steal
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v
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enchant
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put a magical spell on: fascinate; charm
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v
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imperial
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pertaining to an empire or emperor
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adj
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suite
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a series or set
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n
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exquisite
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exceedingly beautiful
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adj
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prodigious
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vast; huge; immense
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adj
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regal
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royal or majestic
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adj
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attire
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clothing; apparel
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n
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elaborate
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intricate; worked out with great care; highly detailed
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adj
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elaborate
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to detail; work out with precision
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v
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deign
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grant; allow; condescend
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v
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