 | Term | Definition |
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abundant |
plentiful |
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accumulations |
buildup occurring over a period of time |
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adamant |
not flexible; not willing to give in |
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anecdotes |
short, entertainging tales |
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anonymity |
the condition of being a stranger |
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aptitude |
natural ability |
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atone |
make up for a wrong |
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bough |
branch of a tree |
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catastrophic |
causing a complete disaster |
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cavernous |
deep and emty |
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chaotic |
completely confused |
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clamor |
loud demand |
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coaxed |
tried to persuade |
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compulsory |
must be done; having specific requirements |
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consoled |
comforted |
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cordial |
warm and friendly |
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covetousness |
envy |
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crescent |
anything shaped like the moon in it's first or last quarter |
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cudgel |
short, thick stick or club |
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demise |
death |
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detrimental |
harmful |
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devours |
swallows whole |
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diminutive |
very small |
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dissonance |
harsh combination of souds |
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distorted |
twisted out of the normal shape |
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diverse |
various; with differing characteristics |
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documentation |
supporting evidence |
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drone |
continuous humming sound |
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eloquent |
persuasive and expressive |
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elusive |
always escaping |
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emaciated |
thin and bony as a result of starvation or disease |
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embedded |
firmly fixed in a surrounding material |
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etiquette |
acceptable social manners |
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evaporate |
disappear like vapor |
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exhaust |
use up |
