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arena
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a central stage, ring, area, or the like, used for sports or other forms of entertainment, surrounded by seats for spectators
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concise
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expressing or covering much in few words; brief in form but comprehensive in scope; succinct; terse
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determine
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to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision.
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estuary
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an arm or inlet of the sea at the lower end of a river.
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innfallible
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unable to make a mistake
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intermittent
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stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again
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oasis
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a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well.
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onslaught
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an onset, assault, or attack, esp. a vigorous one.
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pamper
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to treat or gratify with extreme or excessive indulgence, kindness, or care
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pawn
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to pledge; stake; risk
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recollect
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to collect, gather, or assemble again (something scattered
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reluctant
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unwilling; disinclined
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sedentary
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accustomed to sit or rest a great deal or to take little exercise
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shear
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to remove by or as if by cutting or clipping with a sharp instrument
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tense
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in a state of mental or nervous strain; high-strung; taut
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