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asphalt shingles
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roof shingle that is easy to install and the most popular type of shingle. Asphalt is leftover goop from refining oil.
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persuade
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advising or urging a person to do something; to cause someone to believe or do something by appealing to reason; to convince
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material
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the substance or substances of which a thing is made or composed
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hinges
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a jointed device or flexible piece on which a door, gate, shutter, lid, or other attached part turns, swings, or moves
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sensible
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having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgement
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installing
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to place in position or connect for service or use
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appreciatively
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feeling or showing appreciation; to be grateful or thankful for
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masculine
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pertaining to or characteristic of a man; having qualities traditionally as strength and boldness
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hospitable
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receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously; favorably receptive or open
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looked stonily
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blank and cold look, like a stone
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grimly
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sternly; having a harsh, forbidding air; a sinister character
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desperation
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the state of being desperate (loss of hope; hopelessness)
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traitor
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a person who betrays aonther, a cause, or any trust
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pleaded
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to use arguements with a person for or against something - I pleaded with my mom for a computer so that I could do my homework better.
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to bargain with
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to negotiate a deal with someone that is mutually beneficial - I'll share my cake with you if you clean my room!
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bargaining point
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something you have that the other person wants; you use it to to get what you want
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triumphantly
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having achieved victory or success; successful
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enthusiastic
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full of enthusiasm; to be excited about something; lively interest
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