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optional
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left to one's own choice; not required; voluntary
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tint
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a delicate color; to dye
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variable
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likely to undergo change; fluctuating, inconstant
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verge
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the point at which something begins or happens; to be in the process of becoming something else; edge
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cede
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to give up, surrender to; to hand over another
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subordinate
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lower in rank or position; assistant, helper
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avenge
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to get revenge for; get even for; retaliate
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saunter
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to stroll; ramble, amble, promenade
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deluge
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a great flood; a heavy fall of rain; swamp, inundate
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logical
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reasonable; rational, sensible
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discretion
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good judgement; care in speech and action; prudence, tact, discrimination
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liberate
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to free from bondage or domination; untie
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intimidate
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to make timid or frighten by threats; bully, browbeat
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impact
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the striking of one object against another; collision, blow
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giddy
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dizzy; lacking seriousness; flighty
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misrepresent
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to give a false or untrue idea; distort, exaggerate
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outright
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complete; instantaneous; total; instantly
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rendezvous
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to meet in accordance with a plan; date, appointment
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rotund
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rounded and plump; chubby
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sluggish
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lazy, slow-moving, unhurried, lethargic
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