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not suitable or proper in the circumstances |
inappropriately
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[in-uh-proh-pree-it]
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a tool- utensil- or other piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose
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implement
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im-pluh-muh nt
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to make different in some particular- as size- style- course- or the like; modify
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altered
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to put an end to the activities of (a person-body of persons- etc.)
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suppress
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[suh-pres]
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to put an end to; stop; terminate
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discontinue
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to raise to a higher degree
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enhance
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en-hans
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something added to complete a thing- supply a deficiency
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supplement
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suhp-luh-ment
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a lack or shortage
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deficiency
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dɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nsi
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not proper-not in accordance with propriety of behavior
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improper
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conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners
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propriety
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[pruh-prahy-i-tee]
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either of the two oval organs that produce sperm in men and other male mammals
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testicle
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ˈtɛstɪk(ə)l
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full of stress or tension
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stressful
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accept something unpleasant or difficult
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suck it up
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cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
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thrill
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θrɪl
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a private house providing food and lodging for paying guests
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boarding house
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temporary accommodation
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lodging
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ˈlɒdʒɪŋ
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end up; conclude
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pan out
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a house where men visit prostitutes
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brothel
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ˈbrɒθ(ə)l
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a person- typically a woman- who engages in sexual activity for payment
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prostitute
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ˈprɒstɪtjuːt
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employ
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engage
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the state- condition- or quality of being fair- or free from bias or injustice
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fairness
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inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group- especially in a way considered to be unfair
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bias
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ˈbʌɪəs
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a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way
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inclination
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ɪnklɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n
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to push or force along; impel with force or vigor
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urge
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[urj]
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drive- force-or urge (someone) to do something
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impel
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active strength or force
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vigor
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[vig-er]
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lack of fairness or justice
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injustice
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ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs
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having been deserted or left.
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abandoned
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əˈband(ə)nd/
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(of a place) empty of people
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deserted
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[dih-zur-tid]
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a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area
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platform
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decline-reject
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pass up
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a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
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diary
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relating to the healing of disease
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therapeutic
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ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk
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causing or liable to cause death; fatal
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mortal
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ˈmɔːt(ə)l
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responsible by law; legally answerable
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liable
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ˈlʌɪəb(ə)l/
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troubles of daily life and the strife and suffering of the world
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Mortal coil
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of or prompted by feelings of tenderness- sadness- or nostalgia
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sentimental
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sɛntɪˈmɛnt(ə)l
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(of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling)
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prompt
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gentleness and kindness; kindliness
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tenderness
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ˈtɛndənəs
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a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
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nostalgia
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nɒˈstaldʒə
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a prediction of what will happen in the future
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prophecy
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prɒfɪsi
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a piece of iron or other material which has its component atoms so ordered that the material exhibits properties of magnetism- such as attracting other iron-containing objects or aligning itself in an external magnetic field
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magnet
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ˈmaɡnɪt
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a long-narrow cut or opening
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slit
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slɪt
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of small width in relation to length
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narrow
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the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
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wrist
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rɪst
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having-caused by- or relating to neurosis
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neurotic
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njʊəˈrɒtɪk
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written with the characters joined
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cursive
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ˈkəːsɪv
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sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety- often causing wildly unthinking behavior
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panic
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a place- typically a large- deep pit- from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted
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quarry
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kwɒri
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a wildly irrational reaction or spell of behavior
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freak out
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not logical or reasonable
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