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11/04/2005

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Scurry
Definition
to move quickly
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Handy
Definition
conveniently near; clever in using the hands
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Boulevard
Definition
a wide avenue often having grass strips with trees along its center or sides
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Plod
Definition
to walk heavily or slowly; to work or study with effort
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Rebellious
Definition
tending to fight against or disobey authority
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Alley
Definition
a narrow wooden floor in which balls are rolled in bowling; street or passage between buildings
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Ramble
Definition
to move from place to place for no special reason; to talk or write without a clear purpose
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Deft
Definition
quick and neat in action
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riot
Definition
public violence, distur bance, or disorder; something or someone very funny
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Prohibit
Definition
to forbid by authority; to make impossible
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Unruly
Definition
not yielding easily to rules or restriction
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Caution
Definition
to advise someone (warn)
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Swelter
Definition
to suffer sweat or be faint from heat; to overcome with heat
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Mischievous
Definition
causing or intending to cause a minor injury or annoyance
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Calamity
Definition
an event that brings terrible loss; distress resulting from loss or tragedy
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Veto
Definition
to prevent from becoming law; to forbid or prohibit authoritatively
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Chaotic
Definition
a condition or place of great disorder or confusion; a disorderly mass or jumble
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Imp
Definition
a mischievous child; a small demon
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Amble
Definition
to walk slowly or leisurely stroll; an easy gait especially that of a horse
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Docile
Definition
ready and willing to be taught; teachable; yielding to supervision or instruction
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Role
Definition
the characteristic and expected social behavior of an individual
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Dawdle
Definition
to take more time than necessary; to move aimlessly; to waste time
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Leisurely
Definition
acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried
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Function
Definition
assigned duty or activity; a specific occupation or role
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Beacon
Definition
a signal fire on something high like a hill; a light from a lighthouse; something that inspires
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