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horizontal
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parallel to level ground; at right angles to vertical
People sleep in a horizontal position. |
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vertical
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straight up and down; a direction at right angles to the horizon
Icicles always tend to be vertical. |
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fleet
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a group of cars, boats, or other type of vessels
A fleet of new cars arrived at the Ford dealership today. |
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allude
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to refer to casually or indirectly
It is rude to allude to how much money a person makes. |
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smitten
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very much in love
The smitten young man brought flowers to his girlfriend. |
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encroach
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to intrude gradually upon the rights of another; trespass
Roaches will encroach wherever there is food. |
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prance
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to act or walk about in a lively manner
Cindy's horse was trained to prance in the most regal manner. |
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parallel
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running alongside; similar; comparable
The lives of the Baker twins parallel each other because they are so much alike. |
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bliss
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great happiness; joy
The mother was in bliss when she held her newborn baby. |
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drench
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to wet thoroughly; to soak
The cat was drenched from the rain. |
