| Term | Definition |
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alliance |
a joining together for some common purpose |
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bewilder |
to puzzle completely, confuse |
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buffoon |
a clown |
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controversial |
arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement |
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dishearten |
to discourage |
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fruitless |
not producing the desired results |
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hostile |
unfriendly, unfavorable |
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inflammable |
easily set on fire |
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inflict |
to give or cause somthing unpleasant |
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malignant |
deadly, extremely harmful |
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mortify |
to hurt someone's feelings deeply; to cause embarassment |
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orthodox |
in agreement with established or generally accepted beliefs |
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procure |
to obtain through special effort |
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scurry |
to run quickly, scamper, hurry |
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sodden |
soaked with liquid or moisture |
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spirited |
full of life and vigor |
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virtual |
so close as to be equivalent to the real thing |
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void |
completely empty; to cancel or nullify |
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wayward |
disobedient, willful |
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wince |
to draw back suddenly, as though in pain |