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bisect
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to cut into wedges; to divide into two equal part
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discretion
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good judgment; wise caution; individual freedom to judge
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encore
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a further performance given on demand; a demand for further performance
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hectic
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very excited or confusing; hurried
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inaudible
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unable to be hear
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intonation
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the rising and falling pitch of the voice
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inventory
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the stock of goods or merchandise on hand; an accounting of goods; any detailed list; to list merchandise or belonging
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lavish
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very generous in giving or spending; costly; abundant; to give or spend freely
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mimic
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one who imitates another; to make fun of by imitating; to copy closely
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nominal
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in name only; small; not worth considering
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oratory
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skillful public speaking
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orthodox
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adhering to accepted beliefs, especially in religion; approved or conventional
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ovation
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an enthusiastic and prolonged applause; an enthusiastic reception or tribute
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panorama
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an unlimited view in all directions; constantly changing scene; a comprehensive survey; a picture unrolled before the spectator
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patio
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a paved area near a house that overlooks a lawn or garden
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replica
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a copy; a reproduction; a duplicate
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resourceful
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capable of thinking of ways to do things; having the ability to act effectively; clever
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rostrum
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a raised platform for public speaking
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soliloquy
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a speech a character makes to himself or herself on stage that reveals his or her thoughts to the audience
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tripod
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a three-legged stand for a camera; anything that stands on three leg
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