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despotism
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tyranny, dictatorship
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despotic
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of a despot (a monarch having absolute power), domineering, dictatorial, tyrannical, autocratic
The American colonists revolted against the despotic rule of George III. |
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disputatious
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argumentative, contentious
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initiate
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begin, introduce, originate, inaugurate
put through the ceremony of becoming a member, admit, induct The Pilgrims initiated the custom of celebrating Thanksgiving Day. |
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initiation
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induction, installation
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commendable
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praiseworthy, laudable
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multitudinous
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many, numerous
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perception
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idea, conception
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spineless
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having no backbone, weak,indecisive, cowardly
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Jolly Roger
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pirates' flag, black flag with white skull and crossbones
The flying from the ast of the approaching ship indicated that it was a pirate ship. |
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cache
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hiding place to store something
After confessing, the robber led detectives to a or stolen gems in the basement. |
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commend
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praise, mention favorably, compliment
The volunteers were for their heroic efforts to save lives. |
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cur
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worthless dog
Lassie is a kind and intelligent animal. Please don't refer to her as a . |
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dispute
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argue about, debate, declare not true, call into question, oppose, challege
Charley my solution until I showed him definite proof that I was right. |
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edifice
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building, especially a large or impressive building
The huge under construction near the airport will be a hotel. |
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era
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historical period, period of time, age, epoch
The atomic began with the dripping of the first atomic bomb in 1945 |
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multitude
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very large number of people or things, crown, throng, horde, swarm
There was such a outside the store waiting for the sale to begin that we decided to return later. |
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perceive
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become aware of through the senses, see, note, observe, behold, understand
When the lights went out, I couldn't see a thing, but gradually I was able to the outlines of the larger pieces of furniture. |
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portal
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door, entance, especially, a grand or impressive one, gate
The original doors at the main entrance have been replaced by bronze . |
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reserved
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restrained in speech or action, reticent, uncommunicative,tightlipped, taciturn
unsociable, aloof, withdraw Mark was at first but became much more communicative when he got to know us better. |
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restrain
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hold back, check, curb, repress, kepp under control
Mildred could not her impulse to open the package immediately, even though it read, "Do not open before Christmas" |
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retract
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draw back, withdraw, take back, unsay
You can depend on Fran. Once he has given his promise , he will not it. |
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spine
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chain of small bones down the middle of the back backbone
The ribs are curved bones extending from the and enclosing the upper part of the body. |
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stroll
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idle and leisurely walk, ramble
It was a warm spring afternoon and many people were out for a . |
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timorous
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full of fear, afraid, timid
I admit I was when I began my speech, but as I went along, I felt less and less afraid. |
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tuition
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payment for instruction
When I go to college, I will probably work each summer to pay the . |
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version
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account or descriptino from one point of view, interpretsation
Now that we have Vera's description of the accident, let us listen to your . |