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| noun.a wall of earth used for defense; a person or thing that gives support or protection |
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| noun.an alliance, usually of nations, political parties or factions; a temporary union |
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| noun.a departure, usually of a great number of people |
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| adj.abominable; grossly wicked and hateful; vile |
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| adj.likely to cause ill will or envy; hateful |
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| adj.sly or treacherous; working in a hidden but dangerous way |
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| noun.one who is persecuted' tortured or killed for refusing to renounce religious principles; one who sacrifices for the sake of a belief or cause verb.to torture or put to death for a belief or cause |
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| adj.away from the central part; on the edge; only slightly concerned with the important part; unessential |
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| noun.the holding back or subduing; suppression; pushing painful ideas or memories into the subconscience |
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| verb.to relinquish, usually a right, claim or privilege; to defer or delay |
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