Wotd #11-20

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jostle

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to push, shove, or to crowd into, usually in a rough way

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flag

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to get tired, grow weak, or run out of energy

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heed

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to pay close attention to, listen to, or take note of

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overwhelming

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too great, powerful, or serious to be resisted or handled.

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balk

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to stop in a stubborn way and refuse to go on

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juvenile

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having to do with childen or young people or suitable for them

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reap

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to cut down ripe grain, or to gather crops at harvest time.

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glean

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to gather tidbits left behind by others. To collect

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culinary

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having to do with cooking or the kitchen, or suitable for use in cooking or kitchens

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delectable

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very pleasing, delightful, or delicious

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tomfoolery

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silly behavior or horseplay

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judicious

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showing, having, or using good judgement

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combustible

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able to catch on fire easily or to burn

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etiquette

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the set of rules, habits, or customs for proper conduct or behavior in polite company

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conflagration

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a very big fire that causes great destruction

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helm

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the handle or wheel used to steer a ship

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indisposed

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too sick or weak to perform one's normal duties

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fury

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wild, fierce anger or great rage

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acquire

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to get as one's own by some effort or action

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surrender

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to give up fighting, to lay down weapons, or to give in to the power or another.

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pandemonium

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a wild uproar, a noisy confustion, or a disorderly outburst

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cache

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a hiding plae for such things as goods, teasures, or food

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specter

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a ghost or other presence that causes fear or dread

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legerdemain

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the sleight-of-hand trickery or deception done by a stage magician, usually with skillful hand moverments

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incognito

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means in disguise, or with one's true identity hidden

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attire

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clothing, generally wearable items that are more splendid thatn usual

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abode

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a place where someone lives

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misnomer

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an error in the name of a person, place, or thing

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cliche

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a saying or expression that has been so overused that it is no longer fresh or effective and may have little or no meaning anymore

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relic

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an item from the past.

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quadrennial

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taking place once every four years

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candidate

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someone who hopes to get a postion, an ward, or other honor

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canvass

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to examine or discuss in careful detail

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harbinger

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a person or thing that comes before to announce or indicate what is to follow

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kaput

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no longer working, useless, finished,or destroyed

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presume

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to take for granted or to accept as try without proof

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grateful

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feeling thankful or showing thanks

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meritorious

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deserving recognition, reward, or praise

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obscure

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dim, murky, or unclear

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quail

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to draw back in fear or to lose courage

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fragrance

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a sweet smell or pleasant aroma

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abundant

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existing in great quantity or in plentiful supply

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indulge

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to give in to a desire or a yearning, or to let yourself do, have, or use whatever you want

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hardship

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something that is difficult to bear and usally causes suffering

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illuminate

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to light up, give light to, or decorate with light

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bedlam

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a state of noisy confustion and uproar

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emporium

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a large store that sells a wide variety of items

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animate

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to give life to or to make something seem as if it is alive

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miffed

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annoyed or irritated

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gesture

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a body movement that helps express ab udea ir a feeling.

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rotund

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having a rounded, plump shape

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silhouette

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an outline, usually a side view of a person from black paper and attached to white paper

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bestow

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to give something as a gift or an honor

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spledid

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grand in nature, quality or achievement

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soiree

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an evening party or social
gathering

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thrifty

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showing care in how you spend, to avoid waste

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unkempt

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not properly cared for, neglected, or untidy

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wheedle

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to try to convince by means of flattery, charm, sweet talk, and so on

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reminisce

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to remember, talk over, or think about past experiences or events

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wane

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to gradually get smaller, grow faint, or draw to a close

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contemplate

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to think seriously about something

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conclude

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to bring or come to an end

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emancipate

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to set free, or to let go from slavery

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hoopla

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great excitement

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frigid

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very cold

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prognosticate

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to make a prediction based on data, or to indicate beforehand

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regal

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belonging to or fit for a king or queen

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bleak

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cheerless and depressing

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eligible

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having the necessary qualities or meeting the requirements

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synthetic

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made from chemicals rather thatn from natural products

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eloquent

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speech that is powerful, persuasive, or moving, and that flows with grace dignity, or emotion

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denizen

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any inhabitant of a certain place or region

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prohibit

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to forbid by law or other order

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orate

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to make a formal public speech or to address a group by talking in a grand manner

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intrigue

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to stir interest in, to make curious, or to excite the mind

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inaugurate

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to place in office by means of an official ceremony

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clamor

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to demand something in a noisy, pushy way

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prodigy

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someone(usually a child) who has an amazing or brillan talent far beyond the normal

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conundrum

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a puzzling question, problem, or riddle

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adhere

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to stick fast to or remain attached to