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preclude |
verb prevent from happening; make impossible. "the secret nature of his work precluded official recognition |
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impunity |
noun exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. "the impunity enjoyed by military officers implicated in civilian killings |
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abscond |
verb leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft. "she absconded with the remaining thousand dollars |
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repose |
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility. "in repose her face looked relaxed noun. |
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termination |
noun the action of bringing something or coming to an end. "the termination of a contrac |
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subside |
verb become less intense, violent, or severe. "I'll wait a few minutes until the storm subsides |
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aperture |
noun technical an opening, hole, or gap. "the bell ropes passed through apertures in the ceiling |
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redress |
verb remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation). "the power to redress the grievances of our citizens |
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retribution |
noun punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved. "settlers drove the Navajo out of Arizona in retribution for their raids |
