 | Term | Definition |
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symbol |
emblem |
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symbolism |
a set of symbols |
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a percussion instrument that rings when struck |
cymbol |
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empathy |
sympathetic understanding |
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empathetic |
sympathetic |
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commiserate |
show pity for |
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misery |
extreme unhappiness |
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treasure |
cherish |
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treasury |
place for preserving wealth |
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necessary |
indispensable |
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necessarily |
unavoidably |
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to make necessary |
necessitate |
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sympathy |
compassion |
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sympathetic |
compassionate |
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to chew persistantly |
gnaw |
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vivid |
bright |
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havoc |
chaos |
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recuring |
repeating |
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perception |
view |
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percieve |
view |
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specifically |
specially |
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interperature |
a person who interperates |
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especially |
most of all |
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incident |
a happening |
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exorbitant |
huge |
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catch |
capture |
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to make uncomfortably self conscious |
embarrass |
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soak |
to be thoroughly wet; drench |
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cancel |
annul |
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gauge |
estimate |
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favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship |
nepotism |
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excitement |
something that excites |
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useful |
being of use |
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recall |
remember |
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wholesome |
beneficial |
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chronological |
arranged in order of time |
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mediocre |
of ordinary quality |
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sham |
fraud |
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retaliate |
counter |
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achievement |
accomplishment |
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mature |
fully developed mentally and physically |
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unquestionable |
certain |
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shiftless |
lazy |
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a place where experiments are held |
laboratory |
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frenzied |
wildly enthusiastic |
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frequent |
regular |
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shamefull |
disgraceful |
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commodity |
advantage |
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conceit |
self-esteem |
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annex |
to take possesion of |
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cleave |
split apart |
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cornerstone |
something basic |
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debacle |
disaster |
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devitalize |
to deprive of energy |
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embroil |
involve in conflict |
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exonerate |
free from blame |
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haphazard |
unplanned |
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improvise |
to quickly make use of available materials |
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influx |
an impouring of something |
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to start |
incite |
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pallor |
paleness |
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pedigree |
lineage |
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precipitous |
hasty |
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profuse |
ample |
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reconcile |
resolve |
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shackle |
chain |
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threadbare |
worn |
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wane |
diminish |
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vindicate |
free from guilt |
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a bottomless pit |
abyss |
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befall |
happen |
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crucial |
vital |
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the last remaining part |
dregs |
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embody |
incorperate |
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irritate |
exasperate |
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garnish |
decorate |
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heritage |
birthright |
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inert |
inactive |
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mercenary |
soldier working for money or self gain |
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negligent |
careless |
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oblivion |
forgetfulness |
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opus |
a musical composition |
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protagonist |
the main character in a story |
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antagonist |
opponent who struggles against the protagonist |
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fiasco |
a complete disaster |
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pallid |
pale |
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rational |
reasonable |
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reciprocal |
mutual |
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stricture |
restriction |
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veneer |
a facade |
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arrogant |
conceited |
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bland |
nonirritating |
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disclaim |
disown |
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a particular period in history |
epoch |
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estrange |
to make hostile |
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gratify |
to satisfy |
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infinite |
never-ending |
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irascible |
very irritable |
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kindred |
family |
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naive |
lacking in experience |
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niche |
a suitable place |
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obliterate |
to destroy completely |
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worn down |
ramshackle |
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