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Idolized
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adored; worshipped; blindly admired
The backup singers in the band idolized the lead singer |
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Hearing
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an appearance in front of the judge before a trial.
The hearing in the courtroom was very formal. |
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Guardian
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protector; one who watches over another
The guardian with his sidekick saved the day. |
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Liable
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likely
The team with the all stars was liable to win the game. |
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Flinching
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withdrawing or shrinking from
He was flinching from the scary dog |
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Acquitted
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set free after evidence has been considered
He was acquitted in the courtroom. |
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Vacuum
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state of emptiness; void
After Johnny died, Dally felt there was a vacuum in his life |
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Veered
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shifted from one direction to another
The boys veered left of the crazy skiier |
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Welled
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gushed
The mother welled with pride in the temple when her son was bar mitzvahed |
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Vast
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great in size or scope
The vast skyline over the city was impressive. |
