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BANQUET
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n. A large meal for many people; a feast.
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ASSEMBLE
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v-1. To bring toghether into a group; to gather.
2. To put or fit together. ASSEMBLY-n-1. A group of people gathered for a certain purpose. 2. The fitting together of carious parts. |
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FRIVOLOUS
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adj. Not serious or important; silly.
FRIVOLITY-n-Silly or lighthearted play. |
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DESPERATE
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adj.-1. Reckless because of feelings of despair.
2. So serious as to be almost hopeless. |
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PLEDGE
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v.-To make a serious promise.
n.-A serious promise. |
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DECREASE
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v. To become smaller or less.
n. The amount by which something becomes smaller. |
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PROSPER
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v.-To succeed, especially in terms of money.
PROSPEROUS-adj.-Enjoying growth and success. |
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EDIBLE
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adj. Safe or fit to be eaten.
n. An item of food; anything that can be eaten. |
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HOSTILE
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adj. Unfriendly; of or like an enemy.
HOSTILITY-n-The expression of unfriendly feelings. |
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CASK
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n. A barrel-shaped container, especially one for holding liquids.
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HARVEST
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n-1-The gathering of ripe crops for a season.
2. The quantity of crops gathered. v. To gather in the crops. |
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HEW
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v-1. To chop down or cut with blows from an ax.
2. To cut or shape with blows of an ax or similar tool. |
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TASK
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n.-A piece of work that needs to be done.
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CARGO
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n. The load carried by a plane or ship.
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CELEBRATE
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v. To honor something in a special way.
CELEBRATED-adj.-Famous. |