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a heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or controversy
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altercation
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a very poor person
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pauper
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to commit forcible or illegal seizure of an office, power, etc.
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usurp
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to steal in small quantities
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pilfer
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to rid (an evil spirit) by religious or solemn ceremonies
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exorcise
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outward aspect or appearance
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semblance
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chubby child; angel
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cherub
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to make by art or skill and labor
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fabricate
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high in station, rank, or reputation; prominent; distinguished
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eminent
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overfamiliar through overuse; commonplace
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trite
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to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents
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abridge
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to stay attached; stick fast; cleave; cling
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adhere
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to disregard or overlook
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condone
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to differ in sentiment or opinion; take an opposing view
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dissent
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angry; enraged
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irate
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to roam or go around in quest of plunder; make a raid for booty
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maraud
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very fat or overweight
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obese
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an opening made by splitting, cleaving, etc; a break in friendly relations
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rift
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to prevail over; to mount upon; get on the top of
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surmount
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to bring to an end; put an end to
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terminate
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