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11/07/2005

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Term
aggressor
Definition
noun
person or nation that initiates hostilities or makes an unprovoked attack; invader
agression
noun
unproked attack; assault; invasion
Term
altitude
Definition
noun
height; elevation; high position
Term
calamity
Definition
noun
great misfortune; catastrophe; disaster
calamitous
adjective
disastrous; catastrophic
Term
congregate
Definition
verb
come together into a crowd; assemble; gather
Term
convene
Definition
verb
meet in a group for a specific purpose
convention
noun
treaty; agreement
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cordiality
Definition
noun
friendliness
cordial
adjective
warm and friendly; gracious
Term
crony
Definition
noun
close companion; intimate friend
Term
deliberately
Definition
adverb
1. In a carefully thought manner; purposely
2. in a unhurried manner; slowly
Term
dispense
Definition
verb
1. deal out; distribute
2.(followed by the preposition with) do without; get along without
Term
dubious
Definition
adjective
doubtful; uncertain; questionable
Term
extremity
Definition
noun
very end
Term
forecast
Definition
verb
predict; fortell
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hibernate
Definition
verb
spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state, as some animals do
Term
host
Definition
noun
1. large number
2. person who receives or entertains a guest or guests at home of elsewhere
Term
intimidate
Definition
verb
frighten
Term
preface
Definition
noun
introduction(to a book or speech)
preface
verb
introduce or begin with a pregace; precede
Term
recoil
Definition
verb
draw back of fear or digust
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reflection
Definition
noun
1. thought, especially careful thought
2. blame
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relinquish
Definition
verb
give up; abandon; let go
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