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mangle
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to injure very seriously by cutting, tearing, crushing etc.
to bring to ruin |
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misapprehension
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a wrong idea, a misunderstanding
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optimist
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one who expects things to turn out for the best
someone who looks on the bright side |
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prowl
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to roam about stealthily in search of something
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stupefy
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to make stupid,dull, or groggy
to surprise or stun |
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sulky
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in a bad or nasty mood; resentful or gloomy
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supplement
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something added to complete a thing or make up for a lack
a section added to a book or document to provide such an addition or completion |
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surge
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to have a heavy, violent swelling motion (like waves), powerful forward rush
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trait
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a quality or characteristic especially of personality; a distinguishing feature
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unscrupulous
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dishonest, not guided or controlled by moral principles
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