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convalesce |
To get back health and strength after an illness |
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dedicate |
To set aside for a certain purpose; to devote to a serious purpose; to name, address, or set aside as an honor |
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dictate |
To give orders; to command; to say aloud while another writes down the words |
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dictator |
A person who has complete control over a country; a person who is obeyed without question |
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exasperate |
To make angry; to annoy |
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exasperating |
Very annoying |
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notable |
Deserving of attention; outstanding |
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overdue |
Coming later than expected or needed; unpaid when owed |
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to overthrow |
To end the rule of; to defeat, often by using force |
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overthrow |
The action of overthrowing |
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penetrate |
To pierce; to pass into or through |
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portrait |
A drawing, painting, or photograph of a person, especially the face |
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to rebel |
To refuse to accept control by others |
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rebel |
A person who refuses to obey orders or the law |
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rebellious |
Fighting against anther's control; disobedient |
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rebellion |
Open opposition to another's control |
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restrict |
To keep within certain limits |
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restriction |
A limit |
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seldom |
Not often; rarely |
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stimulate |
To make more active |
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tempest |
A violent windstorm usually with snow, rain, or hail |
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tempestuous |
Stormy, wild |
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upbringing |
The care and training a child gets while growing up |
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