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adjudicate
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To hear and decide judicially; to judge.
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centennial
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A one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration.
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countenance
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1. A person's face; the expression on a person's face.
2. Support or approval. 3. To support or approve; to tolerate. |
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disgruntle
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To make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood.
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equilibrium
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A state of balance.
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expedite
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To speed up a process; to facilitate.
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gird
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1. To encircle, bind, or surround.
2. To get ready for action; to brace. |
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gratuitous
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1. Not called for; unnecessary.
2. Without charge; free. |
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illusory
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Unreal or imagined; deceiving.
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implacable
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Incapable of being placated, soothed, or signifcantly changed; relentless.
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luminary
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1. A source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon.
2. A person who is well known for her or his achievements; a celebrity. |
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manifesto
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A public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group.
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mesmerize
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To fascinate or hypnotize.
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precedent
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An act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one.
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spurious
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Not genuine; false.
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