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to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result.
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| A critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work. |
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A state or scene of uproar and confusion
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ADJ- Hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret.
N- a sheltered place, hiding place
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Pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance
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V- to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt
Syn: Hound, pester, harass, nag
N- a creditor
ADJ-dark, dull, drab,dingy |
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effective, producing results
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calmness, composure, refusal to panic
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Accidental, occurring by a happy chance
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The essential part, main point, essence
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Freely given, not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
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Overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
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N-a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language
ADJ-abusive, vituperative
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Adj: showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors
N: a jester's costume; a jester
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Extremely generous, lavish
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To delay, put off until later
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Tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying
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Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
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N- a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel
Adj-wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled
V- to disapprove of, condemn
Syn-(n) scoundrel,blackguard; (adj) immoral, corrupt
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Characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place
Syn: seated, stationary, static
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