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adverse |
adj.1.Working against;serving to oppose 2.harmful; unfavorable |
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aloof |
adj. remote or distant, usually by choice; showing no interest adv. in an aloof manner |
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alternative |
adj.allowing a choice between two or more things n. 1. a choice between two or more things 2. any one of the things that can be chosen |
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canine |
adj.of, or relating to, dogs or related animals n. a member of the canine family |
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compulsory |
adj. required by law or a firm rule |
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consecutive |
adj.following one after another in order |
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desolate |
adj.1. deserted; lonely; without signs of life 2. filled with sorrow |
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dispatch |
v. 1. to send on a specific business 2. to finish or complete promptly 3. to kill quickly n. 1. speed in movement or performance 2. a written message sent quickly |
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distinction |
n. 1. a recognition of the ways things differ 2. special honor or regard 3. excellence of performance or ability |
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endure |
v. 1. to put up with; to bear 2. to go on for a long time; to last |
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fluctuate |
v. to rise and fall; to keep changing |
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grueling |
adj. tiring; exhaustion |
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maul |
v. to handle roughly so as to cause injury |
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participate |
v. to take part in |
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robust |
adj. strong and vigorous |