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assemble; assembly |
1. to bring together into a group; to gather 2. to put or fit together
1. a group of people gathered for a certain purpose 2. the fitting together of various parts |
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banquet |
a large meal for many people; a feast |
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cargo |
the load carried by a plane or ship |
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cask |
a barrel-shaped container, especially one for holding liquids |
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celebrate |
to honor something in a special way |
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decrease |
1. to become smaller or less 2. the amount by which something becomes smaller |
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desperate |
1. reckless because of feelings of despair 2. so serious as to be almost hopeless |
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edible |
1. safe or fit to be eaten 2. an item of food; anything that can be eaten |
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frivolous; frivolity |
1. not serious or important; silly
1. silly or lighthearted play |
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harvest |
1. the gathering of ripe crops for a season 2. the quantity of crops gathered. 3. to gather in the crops |
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hew |
1. to chop down or cut with blows from an ax 2. to cut or shape with blows of an ax or similar tool |
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hostile; hostility |
1. unfriendly; of or like an enemy
1. the expression of unfriendly feelings |
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pledge |
1. to make a serious promise 2. a serious promise |
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prosper; prosperous |
1. to succeed, especially in terms of money
1. enjoying growth and success |
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task |
a piece of work that needs to be done |
