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Aversion |
Noun: a strong dislike |
The opposite of liking something |
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Thrash |
Verb: beat (someone) repeatedly and violently |
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Concoction |
Noun: a mixture of various ingredients |
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Coherent |
Adjective: logical and consistent |
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Laborious |
Adjective: Demanding |
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Anomaly |
Noun: oddity |
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Insurgent |
Noun: a rebel or revolutionary |
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Ludicrious |
Adjective: foolish, unreasonable; ridiculous |
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Decelerate |
Verb: reduce speed; slow down |
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Plight |
Noun: a dangerous, difficult, unfortunate situation |
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Hamartia |
Noun: a fatal flaw leading to downfall |
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Divergent |
Adjective: tending to be different |
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Tranqulity |
Noun: the quality of being calm |
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Tranquil |
Adjective: Calm |
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Irony |
Noun: Sarcasm |
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A loof |
Adjective: not friendly or forthcoming |
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Abrupt |
Adjective: sudden and unexpected |
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Vague |
Adjective: unclear |
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Moronic |
Adjective: very foolish or stupid |
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Recluse |
Noun: a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people |
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Obliterate |
Verb: destroy utterly; wipe out |
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Tedious |
Adjective: too long, slow, or dull; tiresome |
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Elaborate |
Adjective: detailed and complicated |
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Tactic |
Noun: an action or strategy |
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Tyrant |
Noun: cruel and opressive ruler |
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Pinnacle |
Noun: highest point |
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Impermeable |
Adjective: sealed |
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Degrade |
Verb: humiliate |
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Irrefutable |
Adjective: certain |
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Autonmous |
Adjective: independent |
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Serene |
Adjective: peaceful |
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Patriot |
Noun: someone who defends their country |
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Versed |
Adjective: experienced or skilled |
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Levigate |
Verb: polish, smooth |
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Sage |
Noun: a profoundly wise man or woman |
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Differentiate |
Verb: Identify differences between |
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Catalyst |
Noun: a person or thing that precipitated an event |
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Economical |
Adjective: avoiding waste |
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Constraint |
Noun: a limitation or restriction |
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Advocate |
Noun: supporting a cause |
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Synopsis |
Noun: a brief summary |
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Uncompromising |
Adjective: harsh or relentless |
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Analogous |
Adjective: similar |
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Jovial |
Adjective: cheerful, merry |
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Complementary |
Adjective: matching |
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Embryonic |
Adjective: undeveloped |
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Adhere |
Verb: believe in and follow and practices of |
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Lethargy |
Noun: a lack of energy and enthusiasm |
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Lethargic |
Adjective: affected by lethargy; sluggish |
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Cohesive |
Adjective: united |
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Eradicate |
Verb: destroy completely |
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Retract |
Verb: take back |
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Tarnish |
Verb: disgrace |
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Melancholy |
Verb: sadness |
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Audacity |
Verb: boldness |
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Extrapolate |
Verb: estimator conclude |
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Impartial |
Adjective: unbiased |
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Chauvinism |
Adjective: feeling of superiority |
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Misattribute |
Verb: misidentify |
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Anachronism |
Noun: belonging to another time |
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Pargon |
Noun: the best of it's kind |
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Malleable |
Adjective: moldable |
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Lucid |
Adjective: easy to understand |
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Mundane |
Adjective: Routine, dull, lacking intrest |
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Robust |
Adjective: sturdy and healthy |
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Diligent |
Adjective: careful and hardworking |
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Archaic |
Adjective: very old |
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Amiable |
Adjective: friendly, peasant manner |
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Embellish |
Verb: add detail to |
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Enthrall |
Verb: captivative |
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Err |
Verb: make a mistake |
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Transitory |
Adjective: short lasting |
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Colossal |
Adjective: humongous |
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Artful |
Adjective: clever and deseptive |
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Equitable |
Adjective: fair |
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Avert |
Verb: prevent |
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Eccentric |
Adjective: peculiar |
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Paradoxical |
Adjective: contradictory but true |
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Appease |
Verb: make less angry |
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Autocrat |
Adjective: ruler that has absolute power |
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Crestfallen |
Adjective: disappointed |
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Industrious |
Adjective: hard working |
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Meteoric |
Adjective: very rapid |
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Arbitrary |
Adjective: random |
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Bolster |
Noun: support |
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Futile |
Adjective: pointless |
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Ambiguous |
Adjective: having multiple meanings |
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Candid |
Adjective: honest and straightforward |
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Discret |
Adjective: careful |
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Misconstrue |
Verb: misinterpret |
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Euphoria |
Noun: extremely joful |
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Pristine |
Adjective: spotless, unspoiled |
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Exemplar |
Noun: model, serving as a typical example |
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Adament |
Adjective: refusing to be persuaded to change ones mind |
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Exemplify |
Verb: typical example of |
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Slyly |
Adjective: clever or cunning |
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Covet |
Verb: yearn to possess or have |
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Ostrcize |
Verb: exclude (someone) from a society or group |
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Complacency |
Noun: a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction |
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Somber |
Adjective: dark or dull in color or tone |
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Austere |
Adjective: severely strict in manner |
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Trifle |
Noun: a thing a little value |
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Commonplace |
Adjective: not unsual, ordinary |
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Gesture |
Noun: a movement of part of the body |
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Indulgent |
Adjective: having a tendency to be overly generous |
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Humane |
Adjective: having worthy qualities of a human being |
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Humanism |
Noun: a philosophy where intrest and values are imprlortant |
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Anthropology |
Noun: the study of humankind |
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Misanthrope |
Noun: person who hates people |
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Homicide |
Noun: a person who kills another perso |
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Virile |
Adjective: characteristics associated with masculinity |
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Genocology |
Noun: branch of medicine dealing with disorder and treatment of the repductive system in women |
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Autonomy |
Noun: independence or freedom |
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Prosperous |
Adjective: bringing wealth and success |
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Divers |
Adjective: several |
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Profane |
Adjective: not respectful of orthodox religious practices |
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Lusty |
Adjective: strong |
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Conteming |
Verb: hating; despising |
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Grievous |
Adjective: very severe or serious |
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Execration |
Noun: curse |
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Reproved |
Verb: corrected for making a mistake |
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Smite |
Verb: strike with a firm blow |
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Insufficient |
Adjective: imperfection |
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Fain |
Adverb: with pleasure; gladly |
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Loath |
Adjective: unwilling |
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Caulk |
Verb: seal (a gap or seam) with water proof filler |
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Staunch |
Adjective: watertight (of a ship) |
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Sundry |
Adjective: several |
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Knot |
A nautical mile |
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Hull |
Noun: spend time below deck |
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Halyards |
Noun: ropes used to raise or lower sails on a ship |
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Fathoms |
Noun: measures of depth ( 1 fathom = 6ft) |
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Tacked |
Verb: change course or direction |
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Habitation |
Noun: a place in which to live; a house or home |
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Shoals |
Shallow spots in a body of water |
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Breakers |
Noun: waves |
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Succor |
Noun: aid |
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Desolate |
Adjective: bleak; depressing |
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Solace |
Noun: comfort |
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"To the top of pisgah" |
High place or the top of a mountain |
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Hue |
Type |
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Adversity |
Noun: difficulties |
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Redeemed of |
Rescued by |
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Discontented |
Adjective: unhappy |
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Mutinous |
Adjective: rebellious |
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Patent |
Noun: Grant of permission |
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Dread |
Noun: deeply respected |
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Anno Domini |
Latin for "in the year of our Lord" |
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Unlading |
Verb: unloading |
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Quelled |
Verb: put to an end by force |
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Better part |
Majority |
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Clave |
Clung |
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Scurvy |
Noun: a disease cause by lack of vitiman C |
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Inaccommodation |
Hospitable |
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Scarce |
Adjective: barely; only |
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Commendations |
Noun: good deeds |
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Bretheren |
Noun: brother |
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Beholden |
Adjective: grateful |
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Skulking |
Verb: lurking |
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Discourse |
Noun: communication or debate |
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Profitable |
Adjective: useful |
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Sachem |
Noun: a boss or leader |
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Restored |
Returned |
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Confederates |
Noun: a person who works with allies |
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Comprised |
Verb: consist of |
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Procure |
Verb: obtain |
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Commodities |
Noun: raw material |
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Hither |
Here |
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Abound |
Verb: large amounts |
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Peck |
1/4 of a bushel; a considerable amount |
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Feigned |
Verb: fake |
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Irreconcilable |
Adjective: Points of view that aren't compatible |
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Vehement |
Adjective: Showing strong feeling; forceful, passioate, or intense |
Showing feeling |
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Exodus |
Noun: a mass departure of people |
Departure |
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Becon |
Noun: a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration |
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Carcass |
Noun: the dead body of an animal |
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Admirable |
Adjective: deserving respect and approval |
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Genesis |
Noun: The beginning or origin |
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Indigenous |
Adjective: Native |
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Entitled |
Adjective: Believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges |
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Patronize |
Verb: treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority |
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Fraternize |
Verb: to be friendly with |
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Avancular |
Adjective: like an uncle |
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Bough |
Noun: a main branch of a tree |
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Pane |
Noun: a single sheet of glass in a window or door |
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Trough |
Noun: a long narrow open container for animals to eat or drink out o |
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Hoary |
Adjecrive: grayish white |
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Russet |
Noun: a reddish-Brown color |
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Fleck |
Noun: a very small patch of patch of color or light |
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Instep |
Noun: the part of a person's foot between the ball and the and the ankle |
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Stubble |
Noun: Straw |
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Heap |
Noun: Pile |
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Woodchuck |
Noun: marmot with heavy body and short legs. |
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Diverged |
Verb: (of road, route, or line) Seperate from another route, especially a main path, and separated into different directions |
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Yellow-Wood |
Noun: any of a number of trees that have yellowish timber or yield a yellow dye in particular |
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Undergrowth |
Noun: a dense growth of shrubs and other plants; vegetation |
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Trodden |
Verb: Walked on |
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Hence |
Adverb: in the future |
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Subjective |
Adjective: base on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions |
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You Reap What You Sow |
You eventually have to face the consequences of your actions |
It's a phrase |
