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| Subterfuge |
an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |
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| Spurn |
to refuse with scorn, disdain |
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| Quarry |
to cut or take from a quarry;
a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued |
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| Protract |
to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
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| Probe |
to examine, investigate thoroughly;
an investigation; a device used to explore or examine |
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| Plaintiff |
one who begins a lawsuit |
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| Liberality |
generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook |
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| Legion |
A large military force; any large group or number;
Many, numerous |
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| Knave |
a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:49:55 GMT |
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| Impenitent |
not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:49:55 GMT |
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| Harry |
to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:49:55 GMT |
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| Harangue |
to deliver a lound, ranting speech;
A loud speech |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:49:55 GMT |
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| Dubious |
causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:49:55 GMT |
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| Dormant |
inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:49:55 GMT |
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| combatant |
a fighter;
engaged in fighting |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:49:55 GMT |
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| Brunt |
the main impact, force, or burden |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:49:55 GMT |
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| Boorish |
rude, unrefined; clumsy |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:49:55 GMT |
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| Avert |
to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:49:55 GMT |
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| Actuate |
to move to action; to impel |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:49:55 GMT |
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| Abase |
to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:49:55 GMT |
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| Threadbare |
shabby, old and worn |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:45:20 GMT |
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| Shackle |
to put into chains;
A chain, fetter |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:45:20 GMT |
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| Reconcile |
to restore to friendship; to settle; to resign (oneself) |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:45:20 GMT |
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| Profuse |
very abundant; given or flowing freely |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:45:20 GMT |
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| Precipitous |
very steep |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:45:20 GMT |
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| Pedigree |
A list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origins of something |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:45:20 GMT |
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| Pallor |
an extreme or unnatural paleness |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:45:20 GMT |
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| Influx |
a coming in, inflow |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:45:20 GMT |
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| Incite |
To rouse, stir up, urge on |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:39:51 GMT |
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| Improvise |
to compose or preform without preparation; to construct from available materials |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:39:51 GMT |
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| Haphazard |
by chance, not planned; lacking order |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:39:51 GMT |
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| Glib |
ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:39:51 GMT |
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| Exonerate |
To clear from a charge or accusation |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:39:51 GMT |
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| Embroil |
To involve in a conflict or difficulty; to throw into confusion |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:39:51 GMT |
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| Devitalize |
To make weak or lifeless |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:39:51 GMT |
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| Debacle |
an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse or failure |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:39:51 GMT |
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| Cornerstone |
the starting point of a building; a fundamental principle or element |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:39:51 GMT |
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| Codial |
In a friendly manner, hearty; cheery;
A liqueur |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:39:51 GMT |
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| Cleave |
To cut or split open; to cling to |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:39:51 GMT |
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| Annex |
To add to, attach; to incorporate;
An attachment or addition |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:39:51 GMT |
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| wane |
to lose size, strength, or power |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:34:44 GMT |
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| Vindicate |
to clear from hint or charge or wrongdoing; to defend successfully against opposition; to justify |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:34:44 GMT |
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| Versatile |
able to do many things well; capable of many uses |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:34:44 GMT |
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| Untenable |
Not capable of being held or defended; impossible to maintain |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:34:44 GMT |
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| Sordid |
wretchedly poor; run down; mean or selfish |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:34:44 GMT |
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| Sever |
to separate, divide into parts |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:34:44 GMT |
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| Rustic |
country-like; simple, plain; awkward;
One who lives in the country |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:34:44 GMT |
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| Rancid |
stale, spoiled |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:34:44 GMT |
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| Prelude |
an introduction; that which comes before or leads off |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:34:44 GMT |
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| Perverse |
inclined to go against what is expected; stubborn; turned away from what is good and proper |
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| perceive |
to be aware of through the senses, observe; to grasp mentally |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:34:44 GMT |
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| Migration |
a movement from one country or region to another |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:34:44 GMT |
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| Lofty |
Very high; noble |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:29:06 GMT |
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| Congenial |
Getting on well with others; agreeable, pleasant |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:29:05 GMT |
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| Concede |
To admit as true; to yield, submit |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:29:05 GMT |
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| Clique |
a small exclusive group of people |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:29:05 GMT |
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| buoyant |
able to float easily; able to hold things up; cheerful, hopeful |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:27:10 GMT |
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| Bonna Fide |
genuine; sincere |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:27:10 GMT |
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| Apportion |
to divide and give out in shares |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:27:10 GMT |
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| Ad Infinitum |
Endlessly |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:27:09 GMT |
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| Wily |
Sly, shrewd, cunning |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:20:28 GMT |
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| Venomous |
Poisonous; spiteful, mean |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:20:28 GMT |
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| Temperate |
Mild, moderate |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:20:28 GMT |
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| Synthetic |
Made or put together by people;
Something artificial |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:20:28 GMT |
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| Subversive |
Intended to undermine or overthrow;
One who advocates or attempts to undermine a political system |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:20:28 GMT |
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| Ponder |
To consider carefully, reflect on |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:20:28 GMT |
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| Maltreat |
To abuse, use roughly or crudely |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:20:28 GMT |
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| Lithe |
Bending easily, limber |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:20:26 GMT |
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| Laborious |
Not easy requiring hard work; hardworking |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:17:34 GMT |
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| Irreverent |
Disrespectful |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:17:34 GMT |
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| Intolerable |
Unbearable |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:17:34 GMT |
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| Illustrious |
very famous, distinguished |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:17:34 GMT |
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| Humane |
Kind, merciful |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:17:33 GMT |
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| Contend |
To fight, struggle; to compete; to argue |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:17:33 GMT |
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| Concerted |
Planned or performed in cooperation with others |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:17:33 GMT |
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| Brawny |
Strong, muscular |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:17:33 GMT |
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| Blasphemy |
`An act, utterance, or writing showing contempt for something sacred |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:17:33 GMT |
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| Blanch |
to remove the color from; to make or turn pale; to parboil |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:17:33 GMT |
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| Autocratic |
Absolute in power or authority |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:17:33 GMT |
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| Appreciable |
Sufficient to be noticed or measured |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:17:33 GMT |
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| Statute |
A law |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:10:45 GMT |
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| Staccato |
Detached or disconnected in sound or style |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:10:45 GMT |
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| Squander |
To spend foolishly, waste |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:10:45 GMT |
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| Rivulet |
A small stream |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:10:45 GMT |
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| Relentless |
Unyielding, harsh, without pity |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:10:45 GMT |
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| Reek |
An unpleasant smell;
To give off unpleasant smells; to give a strong impression |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:10:45 GMT |
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| Recoup |
To make up for, regain |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:10:45 GMT |
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| Recoil |
To spring back, shrink;
The act of springing back |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:10:45 GMT |
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| Quaver |
To shake, tremble; to trill |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:07:45 GMT |
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| Proponent |
One who puts forward a proposal; one who supports a cause or belief |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:07:45 GMT |
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| Garble |
To distort in such a way as to make unintelligible |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:07:45 GMT |
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| Forestall |
To prevent by acting first |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:07:45 GMT |
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| Enlightened |
Free from ignorance and false ideas; possessing sound understanding |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:07:45 GMT |
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| Divulge |
To tell, reveal; to make public |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:07:45 GMT |
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| Deteriorate |
To lower in quality or value; to wear away |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:07:45 GMT |
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| Depreciation |
A lessening in value; a belittling |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:07:45 GMT |
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| Demure |
Sober or serious in manner, modest |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:07:45 GMT |
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| Concise |
Expressing much in few words |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:07:45 GMT |
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| Comport |
To conduct or bear oneself, behave; to be in agreement |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:07:44 GMT |
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| Brevity |
Shortness |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:07:44 GMT |
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| Slipshod |
Untidy in dress, personal habits; careless, sloppy |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:28 GMT |
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| Skeptical |
Inclined to doubt; slow to accept something as true |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:28 GMT |
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| Rugged |
Rough, irregular; severe, stern; strong; stormy |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:28 GMT |
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| Render |
To cause to become; to preform; to deliver officially; to process, extract |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:28 GMT |
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| Preamble |
an introduction to a speech or piece of writing |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:28 GMT |
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| Obtrusive |
Forward; undesirably prominent; thrust out |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:27 GMT |
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| Mire |
Mud; wet, swampy ground; a touch situation;
To get stuck |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:27 GMT |
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| Languid |
Drooping; without energy, sluggish |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:27 GMT |
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| Invincable |
Not able to be defeated, unbeatable |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:27 GMT |
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| Impair |
To make imperfect, damage, harm |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:27 GMT |
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| Extemporaneous |
Made or delivered on the spur of the moment |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:27 GMT |
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| Exploit |
To make use of, develop; to make improper use of for personal profit;
A feat, deed |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:02:27 GMT |
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| Erroneous |
Incorrect, containing mistakes |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:52:47 GMT |
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| Emancipate |
To free from slavery; to release or liberate |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:52:47 GMT |
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| Diminutive |
Small, smaller than most others of the same type |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:52:47 GMT |
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| Despicable |
Worthy of scorn, contempitable |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:52:47 GMT |
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| Chide |
To blame; scold |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:52:47 GMT |
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| Bleak |
Bare, dreary, dismal |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:52:47 GMT |
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| Aspire |
To have ambitious hopes or plans, strive toward a higher goal, desire earnestly; to ascend |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:52:46 GMT |
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| Adept |
Thoroughly skilled;
An expert |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:52:46 GMT |
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| Scuttle |
To sink a ship by cutting holes in it; to get rid of something in a decisive way; to run hastily, scurry;
A pail |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:52:46 GMT |
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| Repugnant |
Offensive, disagreeable, distasteful |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:52:46 GMT |
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| Rasping |
Wish a harsh, grating sound;
A harsh sound |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:52:46 GMT |
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| Prognosis |
A forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease or situation |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:52:46 GMT |
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| Monologue |
A speech by one actor; a long talk by one person |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:49 GMT |
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| Inscribe |
To write or engrave; to enter a name on a list |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:49 GMT |
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| Incredulous |
Disbelieving, skeptical |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:49 GMT |
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| Impel |
To force; drive forward |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:49 GMT |
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| Horde |
A vast number (as of people); a throng |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:49 GMT |
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| Heterogeneous |
Composed of different kinds, diverse |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:49 GMT |
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| Grievous |
Causing sorrow or pain; serious |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:49 GMT |
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| Flair |
a natural quality, talent, or skill; a distinctive style |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:49 GMT |
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| Feign |
To pretend |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:49 GMT |
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| Expedient |
A means to an end;
Advantageous, useful |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:49 GMT |
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| Escalate |
To elevate; to increase in intensity |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:49 GMT |
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| Envoy |
A representative or messenger (as of a government) |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:45:49 GMT |
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| Drudgery |
Work that is hard and tiresome |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:41:02 GMT |
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| Cubicle |
A small room or compartment |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:41:01 GMT |
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| Candid |
Frank, sincere; impartial; unposed |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:41:01 GMT |
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| Auxiliary |
Giving assistance or support;
A helper, aid |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:41:01 GMT |
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| Warp |
To twist out of shape;
An abnormality |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Venture |
A risky or daring undertaking;
To expose to danger; to dare |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Sterling |
Genuine, excellent; made of silver of standard fineness |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Sparse |
Meager, scant; scattered |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Remunerate |
To reward, pay, reimburse |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Rejuvenate |
to make young again; to make like new |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Realm |
A kingdom; a region or field of study |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Rabid |
Furious, violently intense, unreasonably extreme; mad; infected with rabies |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Pugnacious |
Quarrelsome, fond of fighting |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Preposterous |
Ridiculous, senseless |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Liability |
A debt; something disadvantageous |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Institute |
To establish, set up;
An organization for the promotion of learning |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Immunity |
Resistance to disease; freedom from some charge or obligation |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Flippant |
Lacking in seriousness; disrespectful, saucy |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Dwindle |
To lessen, diminish |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Dross |
Refuse, waste products |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Dilate |
To make or become larger or wider; to expand upon. |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Console |
To comfort;
The keyboard of an organ; a control panel for an electrical or mechanical device. |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Asylum |
An institution for the care of children, elderly people; a place of safety. |
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DianaMcAndrews Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:22 GMT |
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| Assurance |
A pledge; freedom from doubt, self-confidence. |
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