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colony
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n. 1. A group of people, animal, or plants lining close together.
2. A group of people who settle in a new land and have legal ties to the country they came from. |
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compensate
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v. 1. To make up for; to be equivalent to.
2. to pay for |
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deposit
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v. To lay down
2. To put money into a bank account or to give as partial payment. n. 1. Something laid down. 2. Money put into a bank account or given as partial credit. |
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fascinate
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v. To attract; to strongly hold the interest of.
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feeble
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adj.1. Having little strength, weak.
2. Not very believable or satisfying. |
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formal
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adj.1. Following rules or customs, often in and\ exact and proper way.
2. Suitable for events where strict standards of dress and behavior are expected. |
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frigid
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adj. 1. Very cold.
2. Lacking a warm manner; unfriendly. |
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harsh
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adj. 1. Rough and unpleasant to the senses.
2. causing pain; cruel. 3. Not suitable for living things; extremely uncomfortable. |
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huddle
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v. 1. To crowd together.
2. To curl ones limbs up close to ones body. n. A closely packed group. |
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remote
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adj. 1. Far away in time or space.
2. Slight or faint. 3. controlled indirectly or from a distance. 4. Distant in manner. |
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resemble
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v. To be like or similar to.
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rigid
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adj. 1. Stiff and unbendable; not flexible.
2. Strict; not easily changed. |
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solitary
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adj. 1. Being alone; lacking the company of others.
2. Being the only one. |
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substantial
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adj. 1. Strong; solid
2. great in value or size. |
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waddle
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v. To walk with short steps, swaying from side to side.
n. An awkward, clumsy walk. |