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carbuncle
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a red gem(n)
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The carbuncle was stolen from the safe.
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labyrinth
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a maze; an intricate set of passageways that is hard to find your way in. (n)
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The rat navigated the labyrinth in record time.
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crop
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1. whip for riding a horse (v)
2. cut short (v) 3. part of a bird's gullet *Emma: which one fits into the story???? |
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scintillating
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brilliant,lively,stimulating,witty (adj)
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Princess Diana was scintillating company so everyone wanted to sit next to her at dinner.
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ascertain
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to make certain (v)
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I could not ascertain whether whether he was coming home for the holidays or not.
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proprieter
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owner (n)
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The proprieter of the restaurant locked the doors when he left at night.
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