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abscess
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a localized collection of pus in the tissues of the body, often accompanied by swelling and inflammation and frequently caused by bacteria.
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acolytes
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someone who assists a minister or priest in a liturgical service
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bungalow
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a small house or cottage usually having a single story
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condolences
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expressions of sympathy with
another’s grief |
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destitute
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impoverished, indigent,
needy, poverty-stricken |
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dubious
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open to doubt or suspicion
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geraniums
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any of numerous plants of the
family Geraniaceae |
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hearse
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a vehicle for carrying a coffin to
a church or a cemetery |
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imperceptibly
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not noticeably, too small to be detected, too
little to be perceived. |
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incessant
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continuing without interruption
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incoherently
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in an unclear manner
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mannerism
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a behavioral attribute that is
distinctive and peculiar to an individual |
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melodious
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having a musical sound; especially a pleasing
tune |
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meticulously
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Positive
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plateau
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plateau is a relatively flat highland
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procession
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to move forward, advance, proceed
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prosecution
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the institution and conduct of legal proceedings
against a defendant for criminal behavior |
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suppressed
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to put down by force or authority
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taciturn
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habitually reserved and
uncommunicative |
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vigil
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a period of sleeplessness
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