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flat-footed
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a condition in which the foot has an arch that is lower than usual.
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grim
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unrelentingly harsh; merciless or severe
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deplorable
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deserving strong condemnation
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militia
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a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
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pledge
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pledge |plej|
noun a solemn promise or undertaking |
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beset
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verb ( -setting ; past and past part. -set ) [ trans. ]
(of a problem or difficulty) trouble or threaten persistently |
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castigate
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verb [ trans. ] formal
reprimand(express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions) |
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tabloid
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abloid |ˈtabˌloid|
noun a newspaper having pages half the size of those of a standard newspaper, typically popular in style and dominated by headlines, photographs, and sensational stories. |
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lash out
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suddenly speak loudly and angrily
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leverage
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/figurative/ the power to influence a person or situation to achieve a particular outcome
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clumsy
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adjective ( -sier , -siest ) awkward in movement |
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lobbied
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seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue
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snarled
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of a thing) make a low or harsh rumbling sound, typically one that is felt to be threatening
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venues
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ˈvenˌyoō|
noun the place where something happens, esp. an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports event |
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unabated
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adjective without any reduction in intensity or strength : the storm was raging unabated. |
