| Term | Definition |
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entreat |
(v) to ask for sincerely, beg, implore |
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immoderately |
(adv) excessively; beyond resonable boundaries, without bounds |
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pensive |
(adj) expressing thoughtfullness or sadness; reflective; meditative |
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prorogue |
(v) to prolong or postpone; to discontinue |
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resort |
(v) to have ability to use as a final resource; to go to frequently or regularly |
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wane |
(v) to decrease in intensity; to lessen to bring to an end |
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cunning |
(adj) showing or made with great skill; skillful |
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prostrate |
(v) to throw oneself face down on the ground in humility; (adj) lying flat or full length as on the ground |
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cull |
(v) to choose, select; gather the choice parts from |
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stifle |
(v) to smother; to suppress or curb |
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kindred |
(n) persons related to each other; family, tribe |
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loathsome |
(adj) revolting, disgusting, repulsive |
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presage |
(v) to foreshadow; to forecast, predict |
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straight |
(adv) soon, immediately, directly |
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associate |
(v) to connect or bring into relation; to join as a companion or ally |
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pestilence |
(n) a deadly epidemic disease |
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adventure |
(v) to take a chance or risk; to dare |
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aloof |
(adv) reserved or indifferent |
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haughty |
(adj) proud, snobbish, arrogant |
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restorative |
(n) means of restoring a person to consciousness; a means of renewing or revitalizing something |