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Acclaim |
V. To praise strongly or applaud loudly N. Strong praise or loud applause; approval |
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Bigot |
N. One who is not tolerant of those people who are different in some way; a prejudiced person Bigotry n. The intolerant attitude or behavior of such a person |
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Covet |
V. To have a strong and envious desire for, especially for something belonging to another Coveted adj. greatly prized; highly desired |
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Deceased |
Adj. dead, with regard to a person N. One who has died recently |
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Formidable |
Adj1. Causing fear or apprehension 2. Difficult |
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Ghetto |
N. A section of a city occupied by a minority group of people, usually bacause of poverty or social pressure |
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Momentous |
Adj. very important |
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Oppress |
V1. To weigh down with worry 2. To keep down by severe and unjust use of force Oppression n. The act or state of being oppressed Oppressive adj. very harsh or burdensome |
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Overwhelm |
V1. To defeat utterly and completely 2. To deeply affect the mind or emotion of 3. To upset; to turn over Overwhelming adj. great in strength or effect |
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Perceive |
V1. To become aware of through the senses, especially the sense of sight 2. To take in information through the mind Perception n. The act of perceving or the thing perceived |
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Premiere |
N. The first showing of a play, film, etc |
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Prospective |
Adj. expected or likely to happen or become |
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Spurn |
V. To refuse in a scornful way |
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Staunch |
Adj. faithful; true; strong |
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Theme |
N1. A dominant idea, as in art, literature, or music; a topic or subject 2. A short essay on a single subject 3. A series of musical notes on which variations are made; a melody that is associated with a film or television show |
