 | Term | Definition |
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adverse (1) |
(1) working against or serving to oppose |
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adverse (2) |
(2) harmful or unfavorable |
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aloof |
remote or distant, usually by choice-- showing no interest |
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alternative (1) |
(1) allowing choice-- a choice |
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alternative (2) |
(2) any one of the things that can be chosen |
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canine |
a memeber of or retated to dogs or realted animals |
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compulsory |
required by law-- a firm rule |
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consecutive |
following one after the other |
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desolate |
deserted, lonely, with no signs of life |
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dispatch (1) |
(1) to send on specific business |
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dispatch (2) |
(2) to finish or complete promptly |
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dispatch (3) |
(3) to kill quickly |
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dispatch (4) |
(4) a written message sent quickly |
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distinction (1) |
(1) a recognition of the way things differ |
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distinction (2) |
(2) a special honor or regard |
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distinction (3) |
(3) excellence of performance or ability |
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endure (1) |
(1) to put up with or to bear |
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endure (2) |
(2) to go on for a long time or to last |
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fluctuate |
to rise and fall-- to keep changing |
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grueling |
tiring or exhausting |
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maul |
to handle roughly so as to cause injury |
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participate |
to take part in |
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robust |
strong and vigorous |
