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Abandon
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To give up by leaving in time of danger.
To lose or give up completely. To withdraw help or support from one in need. |
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adversary
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An enemy or opponent.
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baffle
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To confuse; to prevent from understanding.
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blunder
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A stupid or careless mistake.
To make such a mistake. To move in a clumsy or careless way. |
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colossal
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Very big; enormous.
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detect
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To discover something not easily noticed.
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haul
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To pull or carry with effort.
The amount caught or taken at one time. The distance traveled or to be traveled. |
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overpower
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To get the better of; to defeat.
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rejoice
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To be very happy.
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scoff
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To mock; to ridicule.
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sentinel
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One who keeps watch or guards a point of entry.
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siege
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The surrounding of a place in order to force it to surrender.
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sinister
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Suggesting or leading to evil or harm.
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victor
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The winner in a contest or struggle.
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woe
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Deep distress or misery.
Trouble; misfortune. |
