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colony
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n. a group of people, animals or plants living close together
n. group of people who settle in a new land |
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compensate
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v. to make up for, to be equivalent
v. to pay for |
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compensation
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n. payment or whatever is given or done to make up for something
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deposit
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v. to lay down
v. to put money into a bank account or to give as partial payment n. something laid down n. money put into a bank account or given as partial payment |
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fascinate
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v. to attract; to strongly hold the interest of
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fascinating
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adj. extremely interesting
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feeble
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adj. having little strength, weak
adj. not very believable or satisfying |
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formal
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adj. following rules or customs, often in an exact or proper way
adj. suitable for events where strict standards of dress and behavior are expected |
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frigid
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adj. very cold
adj. lacking a warm manner; unfriendly |
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harsh
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adj. rough and unpleasant to the senses
adj. causing pain; cruel adj. not suitable for living things; extremely uncomfortable |
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huddle
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v. to crowd together
v. to curl one's limbs up close to one's body n. a closely packed group |
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remote
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adj. far away in time or space
adj. slight or faint adj. controlled indirectly or from a distance adj. distant in manner |
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resemble
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v. to be like or similar
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rigid
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adj. stiff and unbending; not flexible
adj. strict; not easily changed |
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solitary
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adj. being alone; lacking the company of others
adj. being the only one |
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substantial
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adj. strong; solid
adj. great in value or size |
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waddle
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v. to walk with short steps, swaing from side to side
n. an awkward, clumsy walk |