New Vocabulary Of The English Type

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Possibility

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a thing that may happen or be the case.

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Grasp

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seize and hold firmly.

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Comic

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causing or meant to cause laughter.

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Quiet

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making little or no noise. OR carried out discreetly, secretly, or with moderation.

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Feast

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a large meal, typically one in celebration of something.

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Sheepish

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(of a person or expression) showing embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence.

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Betray

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expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy. OR unintentionally reveal; be evidence of.

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Defendant

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an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

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Immigrant

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a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

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Irritant

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a thing that is continually annoying or distracting.

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Assistant

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a person who helps in particular work.

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Brilliant

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exceptionally clever or talented. OR (of light or color) very bright and radiant.

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Compliant

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inclined to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent.

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extravagant

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exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate; absurd.

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ignorant

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lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.

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artifact

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an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

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migration

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seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.

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nomad

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a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer.

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adapt

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make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify. OR become adjusted to new conditions.

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agriculture

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the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

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rounding

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pass and go around (something) so as to move on in a changed direction.

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wobble

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move unsteadily from side to side.

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shamed

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(of a person, action, or situation) make (someone) feel ashamed. OR cause (someone) to feel ashamed or inadequate by outdoing or surpassing them.

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consonant

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a basic speech sound in which the breath is at least partly obstructed and which can be combined with a vowel to form a syllable. OR in agreement or harmony with.

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someone

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an unknown or unspecified person; some person.

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shovel

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a tool with a broad flat blade and typically upturned sides, used for moving coal, earth, snow or other material. OR move (coal, earth, snow, or similar material) with a shovel.

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wheelbarrow

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a small cart with a single wheel at the front and two supporting legs and two handles at the rear, used typically for carrying loads in building-work or gardening.

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hedges

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a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs. OR limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions.

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wonder

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a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable. OR desire or be curious to know something. OR feel admiration and amazement; marvel.

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smile

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form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed.

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absent

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not present in a place, at an occasion, or as part of something. OR (of an expression or manner) showing that someone is not paying attention to what is being said or done.

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decadent

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a person who is luxuriously self-indulgent. OR characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; corrupt

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excellent

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extremely good; outstanding.

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frequent

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occurring or done on many occasions, in many cases, or in quick succession.

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impatient

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having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked. OR restlessly eager.

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cell

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the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane. Microscopic organisms typically consist of a single cell, which is either eukaryotic or prokaryotic.

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cytoplasm

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the material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.

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organelle

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any of a number of organized or specialized structures within a living cell.

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diffusion

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the spreading of something more widely. OR the action of spreading the light from a light source evenly so as to reduce glare and harsh shadows. OR a substance moving from a high concentration to a low concentration

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osmosis

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a process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one, thus equalizing the concentrations on each side of the membrane.

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respiration

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the action of breathing.

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angle

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the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet. OR a particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem.

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continent

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any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America).

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killed

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cause the death of (a person, animal, or other living thing). OR put an end to or cause the failure or defeat of (something).

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melody

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a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying.

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bottom

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a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying.

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register

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a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying.

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sleeve

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the part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person's arm.

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irony

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a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.

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blushing

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develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame. OR feel embarrassed or ashamed.

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glamorous

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having glamour. (the attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special.)

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infant

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a very young child or baby.

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grotesque

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comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.

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grace

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simple elegance or refinement of movement.

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quaint

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attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

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robust

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strong and healthy; vigorous.

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inquisitive

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strong and healthy; vigorous.

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anxious

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experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

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arrogant

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having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

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insolent

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showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

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bewildered

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cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.

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combative

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ready or eager to fight; pugnacious.

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condemned

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express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure.

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defiant

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showing defiance. (open resistance; bold disobedience.)

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obnoxious

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extremely unpleasant.

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exuberant

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filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

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glorious

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having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration. OR having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.

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zany

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amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic.

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vivacious

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(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated.

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splendid

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magnificent; very impressive.

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sociopath

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a person with a personality disorder manifesting itself in extreme antisocial attitudes and behavior and a lack of conscience.

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unconventional

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not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.

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idiosyncratic

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of or relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.

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conscience

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an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior.

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colassal

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extremely large.

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immense

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extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

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melodic

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pleasant-sounding; melodious.

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resonant

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(of sound) deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring.

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uptight

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anxious or angry in a tense and overly controlled way.

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abolish

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formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).

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accelerate

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undergo a change in velocity at uneven intervals

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anticipate

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regard as probable; expect or predict.

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assess

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evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

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compromise

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an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

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conquer

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successfully overcome (a problem or weakness).

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defuse

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remove the fuse from (an explosive device) in order to prevent it from exploding. OR reduce the danger or tension in (a difficult situation).

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diagnose

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identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.

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deploy

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bring into effective action; utilize.

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exploit

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make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).

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foresee

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be aware of beforehand; predict.

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innovate

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make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.

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leverage

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the exertion of force by means of a lever or an object used in the manner of a lever. OR use (something) to maximum advantage.

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reconsider

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consider (something) again, especially for a possible change of decision regarding it.

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stimulate

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encourage interest or activity in (a person or animal).

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unleash

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release from a leash or restraint.

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collaborate

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produced or conducted by two or more parties working together.

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forecast

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predict or estimate (a future event or trend).

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forbid

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refuse to allow (something).

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flee

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run away from a place or situation of danger.

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agony

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extreme physical or mental suffering.

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apocalypse

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an event involving destruction or damage on an awesome or catastrophic scale.

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armageddon

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the place where the last battle between good and evil will be fought.

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assault

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make a physical attack on. OR a concerted attempt to do something demanding.

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backlash

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a strong and adverse reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.

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beating

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a punishment or assault in which the victim is hit repeatedly. OR pulsation or throbbing, typically of the heart.

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beware

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be cautious and alert to the dangers of.

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blinded

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deprive (someone) of understanding, judgment, or perception. OR cause (someone) to be unable to see, permanently or temporarily.

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blood

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violence involving bloodshed.

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bloodbath

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an event or situation in which many people are killed in a violent manner.

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bloodcurdling

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causing terror or horror.

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bloody

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involving or characterized by bloodshed or cruelty. OR covered, smeared, or running with blood.

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bomb

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a container filled with explosive, incendiary material, smoke, gas, or other destructive substance, designed to explode on impact or when detonated by a time mechanism, remote-control device, or lit fuse.

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buffoon

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a ridiculous but amusing person; a clown.

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bumbling

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acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent.

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cadaver

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a corpse.

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catastrophe

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an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.

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caution

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care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

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collapse

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(of a structure) fall down or in; give way. OR (of a person) fall down and become unconscious, typically through illness or injury.

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corpse

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a dead body, especially of a human being rather than an animal.

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crazy

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mentally deranged, especially as manifested in a wild or aggressive way. OR extremely enthusiastic.

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cripple

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cause (someone) to become unable to move or walk properly.

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crisis

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a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

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danger

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the possibility of something unwelcome or unpleasant. OR the possibility of suffering harm or injury. OR a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or injury.

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deadly

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causing or able to cause death.

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death

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the action or fact of dying or being killed; the end of the life of a person or organism.

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destroy

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put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. OR ruin (someone) emotionally or spiritually.

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devastating

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highly destructive or damaging. OR causing severe shock, distress, or grief.

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disastrous

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causing great damage. OR highly unsuccessful.

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drowning

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die through submersion in and inhalation of water.

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dumb

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stupid

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embarrass

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cause (someone) to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

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fail

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be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal. OR neglect to do something.

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feeble

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lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. OR (of a sound) faint. OR lacking strength of character.

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fired

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discharge a gun or other weapon in order to explosively propel (a bullet or projectile).

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fool

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a person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person.

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fooled

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trick or deceive (someone); dupe.

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frantic

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wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion. OR conducted in a hurried, excited, and chaotic way, typically because of the need to act quickly.

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frightening

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making someone afraid or anxious; terrifying.

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gambling

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take risky action in the hope of a desired result.

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gullible

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easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.

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hack

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cut with rough or heavy blows. OR use a computer to gain unauthorized access to data in a system.

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hazardous

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risky; dangerous.

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hoax

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a humorous or malicious deception.

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horrific

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causing horror.

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holocaust

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destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war.

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hurricane

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a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.

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insidious

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proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

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invasion

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an unwelcome intrusion into another's domain.

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subtle

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(of a mixture or effect) delicately complex and understated. OR (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe. OR making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something.

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jail

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a place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime.

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jeopardy

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lawsuit

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looming

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lunatic

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dd

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lurking

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meltdown

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mired

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mistake

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murder

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nightmare

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dd

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painful

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pale

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panic

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peril

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piranha

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plague

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played

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plummet

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plunge

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poison

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s

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pummel

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poor

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prison

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pus

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reckoning

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refugee

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revenge

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risky

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scary

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screaming

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searing

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shatter

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shellacking

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silly

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slaughter

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slave

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smash

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strangle

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stupid

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suck

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ss

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tailspin

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tank

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targeted

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teetering

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terror

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terrorist

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toxic

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trap

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vaporize

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victim

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volatile

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