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tuberculosis (TB)
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N. an infectious disease
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exclusively (218)
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N. only, solely by oneself
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duress
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N. stress, force
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dismay
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N apprehension, a sudden loss of courage
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adamanat
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Adj. stubborn, immovable
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pensive
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Adj. thoughtful,
deeply thoughtful |
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gait
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N. a manner or way one walks
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brevity
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N. a short time (conversation)
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obscure
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Adj. hidden, mysterious, unclear
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humility
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N. not conceited, modesty
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contempt
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hatred, scorn, disrespect (court)
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veneer
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N a thin layer, outside layer
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remorse
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bitter regret, wish that you did not do something
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wrenched
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V pulled away, taken away
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nondescript
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Adj. lacking unusual or distinctive qualities
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apprehension
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uneasiness, fear, anxiety or dread
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yarns
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N long story or tale
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iota
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N. a very small amount
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irascible
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Adj irritating, prone to outbursts
easily proved to anger, very irratible |
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alleged
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Adj supposed, not proven
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