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allude
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v. To refer to in an indirect way (used with to)
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consecrate
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v. 1. To set apart as holy
2. To dedicate to a cause; to devote |
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disseminate
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v. To scatter or spread widely.
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dote
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v. To show excessive fondness for (used with on or upon)
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exhort
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v. To urge strongly; to warn or appeal.
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feckless
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adj. Careless or irresponsible.
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implicate
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v. To show to be involved with something, especially something dishonest or illegal.
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lament
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v. To feel or express grief.
n. An expression of sorrow or grief in the form of a poem, song, etc. |
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monetary
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adj. Of or relating to money or currency.
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pensive
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adj. Deep in thought; dreamily thoughtful
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pomp
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n. A showy or dignified display
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stilted
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adj. Artificially stiff or formal in manner.
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subjugate
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v. To bring under control; to conquer
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trauma
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n. 1. A severe bodily injury.
2. emotional shock |
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wanton
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adj. 1. ignoring what is right
2. Excessive or unrestrained 3. Playful or frolicsome. |