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11/07/2005

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Term
aggressor



aggresion
Definition
n. person or nation that initiates hostilities or makes an unprovoked attack; assailant; invader

n. unprovoked attack; assault; invasion
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altitude
Definition
n. height; elevation; high position; eminence
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calamity
Definition
n. great misfortune; catastrophe; disaster
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calamitous
Definition
adj. disastrous; catastrophic
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congregate
Definition
v. came together into a crowd; assemble; gather
Term
convene


convention
Definition
v. meet in a group for a specific purpose


n. treaty; agreement
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cordiality



cordial
Definition
n. friendliness; warmth of regard; amiability


adj. warm and friendly; gracious; hearty
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crony
Definition
n. close companion; intimate friend; chum; associate
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deliberately
Definition
1. adj. in a carefully thought out manner; purposely; intentionally

2. in an unhurried manner; slowly
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dipense
Definition
1.v. deal out; distribute

2. (followed by the preposition with) do without; get along without; forgo
Term
dubious
Definition
adj. doubtful; uncertain; questionable
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extremity
Definition
n. very end; utmost limit; border
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forecast
Definition
v. preidct; fortell; prophesy; prognosticate
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hibernate
Definition
v. spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state, as some animals do
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host
Definition
1. n. large number; multitude; throng; crowd; flock

2. person who recives or entertains a guest at home or elsewhere(Note also: hostess-a woman who severs as a host)
Term
intimidate
Definition
v. frighten; influence by fear; cow; overawe; coerce
Term
preface


preface
Definition
n. introduction (to a book or speech); foreword; prolougue; preamble; exordium

v. introduce or begin with a preface; usher in; precede
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recoil
Definition
v. draw back because of fear or disgust; shrink; wince; flinch
Term
reflection
Definition
1. n. thought, especially careful thought; cogitation; delibration

2. blame; discredit; aspersion; slur
Term
relinquish
Definition
v. give up; abandon; let go; release; surrender; cede
Term
tolerate



tolerable
Definition
v. endure; bear; put up with; accept; permit


adj. bearable; endurable
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