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Alight |
v. To get down from, step down from. syn. descend ant. ascend |
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Disrupt |
v. To break up, disturb. syn. upset ant. organize |
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Dynasty |
n. A powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its power for some time. syn. ruling house |
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Foretaste |
n. An advance sample or warning. syn. preview |
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Germinate |
v. To begin to grow, come into being. syn. sprout ant. wither |
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Hurtle |
v. To rush violently, to fling or hurl forcefully. syn. race ant. crawl |
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Insinuate |
v. To suggest or hint slyly syn. imply ant. broadcast |
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Interrogate |
v. To ask questions. syn. question |
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Recompense |
v. To pay back; to give a reward. syn. repay |
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Renovate |
v. To repair, restore to good condition. syn. repair |
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Résumé |
n. A brief summary of one's education, working experience, or qualifications for a job. syn. job history |
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Trickle |
v. To flow or fall by drops or in a small stream. syn. dribble ant. gush |
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Truce |
n. A pause in fighting, temporary peace. syn. cease-fire ant. war |
