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admonish
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to warn
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I admonished Ms. J. that a storm was coming.
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raucous
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loud and rowdy
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I created a raucous at the party.
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lynched
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to murder an accused person by a mob, without lawful trial
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He was lynched because he stole the cookie.
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precariously
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uncertain, dependent upon chance
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I live precariously.
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embittered
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aggravate
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I was embittered when he pushed me.
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pact
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an agreement between two persons or countries
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President Bush made a pact with another country.
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vex
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torment, annoy
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I like to vex my dog.
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retaliate
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to pay back for a wrong; punishment
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When my brother pushed me, I retaliated.
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aloofness
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showing little or no concern, unfriendly
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I was aloof to the girl.
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patronize
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to shop at or use the services of regularly
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I frequently patronize Market Basket.
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penchant
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to bend
a strong attraction or liking |
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imperious
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arrogant; domineering
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wheedle
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to coax; to get by flattery or coaxing
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nattily
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trimly neat and tidy
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spindly
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tall and thin
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