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dilemma
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(n)a difficult or perplexing situation or problem
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predicament, quandary
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diffuse
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to spread or scatter freely or unfocused (adj) wordy, longwidned or unfocused
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disperse, spread out
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debris
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(n)scattered fragments, wreckage
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rubble, detritus
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deadlock
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(n) a complete standstill resulting from the opposition of two equal forces (v) to bring to such a sandstill
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standoff, stalemate
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cumbersome
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(adj) clumsy, hard to handle; slow moving
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unwieldy, ponderous
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commandeer
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(v) to seize for military or official use
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take over, requisition
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circumspect
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(adj) careful, cautious
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wary, gaurded
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brigand
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(n) a bandit, outlaw
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crook, robber
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breach
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(n) an opening, gap; a violation or infraction (v) to create an opening, break through
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rupture, chasm
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admonish
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(v)to caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty
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warn, reprimand
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