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convalesce
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v. T get back health and strength after an illness
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dedicate
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v. 1. To set aside for a certain purpose.\
2. To devote to a serious purpose. 3. To name, address, or set aside as an honor. |
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dictate
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v. To give orders; to command.
2. To say aloud while another writes down the work. |
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dictator
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n. A person who has complete control over a country; a person who is obeyed without question.
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exasperate
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v. To make angry; to annoy.
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exasperating
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adj. Very annoying.
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notable
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adj. Deserving of attention; outstanding.
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overdue
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adj. 1. Coming later than expected or needed.
2. Unpaid when owed. |
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overthrow
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v. To end the rule of; to defeat; often by using force.
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overthrew
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n. The action of overthrowing.
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penetrate
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v. 1. To pierce.
2. To pass into or through. |
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portrait
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n. A drawing, painting, or photograph of a person, especially the face.
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rebel
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v. To refuse to accept control by others.
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rebellious
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adj. Fighting against another's control; disobedient.
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rebellion
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n. Open opposition to another's control.
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restrict
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v. To keep within certain limits.
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restriction
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n. A limits.
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seldom
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adv. Not often; rarely.
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stimulate
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v. To make more active.
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tempest
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n. A violent windstorm usually with snow,rain,or hail.
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tempestuous
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adj. Stormy,wild.
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upbringing
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n. The care and training a child gets while growing up.
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