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| a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative. |
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| a toilet or outhouse, especially a communal one in a camp or barracks. |
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| nothing. The digit 0; zero |
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talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect.
(of a storm, wind, or rain) blow or beat fiercely and noisily. |
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| auxiliary, additional as supplementary rather than essential; word or phrase to amplify/modify the meaning of other words |
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not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.
(of the limbs or muscles) relaxed. |
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| the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community. |
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| approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively. |
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a one-masted sailboat with a fore-and-aft mainsail and a jib.
a small square-rigged sailing warship with two or three masts. |
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become dejected and lose confidence.
a state of unhappiness and low spirits. |
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a calendar or list of cases for trial or people having cases pending. (verb - to enter on the case/suit on the docket to be heard)
a document or label listing the contents of a package or delivery. (verb - to mark a docket) |
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an accessory or other item associated with a particular activity or style of living.
"all the appurtenances of luxurious travel" |
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a long-handled utensil with a cup-shaped bowl for dipping or conveying liquids.
(verb) to dip or convey with or as if with a ladle |
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to burn without flame; undergo slow or suppressed combustion.
to display repressed feelings, as of indignation, anger, or the like: |
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a disorderly crowd; a mob.
ordinary people, especially when regarded as socially inferior or uncouth. |
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(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
(especially of art or language) lacking sophistication or delicacy. |
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| the long, silky hair of the angora goat. |
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a double or multiple fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, held by stitching the top or side.
fold into pleats. |
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| having qualities like a cow; dull or sluggish |
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| a metal or plastic cover for the hub of a motor vehicle's wheel. |
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| skewed to the side, or out of balance. Something not built correctly in a straight line. |
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miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity.
"drills, saws, and other paraphernalia necessary for home improvements" |
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| equipment for an activity or expedition, especially when considered as bulky or an encumbrance. |
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| feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. |
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offend the modesty or values of.
deliberate act or display of disrespect; intentional slight; insult: |
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irritate or annoy (someone).
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| (verb) feel distressed or humiliated. |
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a feeling of offense or deep resentment
"the manager walked out in high dudgeon" |
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a triangular staysail set forward of the forwardmost mast.
the projecting arm of a crane. |
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| Cut off (a branch, limb, or other protrusion) from the main body of tree |
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an ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
soothe (wounded pride or one's conscience). |
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a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.
a sudden recurrence or attack of a disease; a sudden worsening of symptoms. |
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a long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow, especially for planting seeds or for irrigation
make a rut, groove, or trail in (the ground or the surface of something). |
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filled or well-supplied with something.
very full of or sated by food. |
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| an item of additional material, typically omissions, added at the end of a book or other publication |
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a building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses
the joint control of a country's or territory's affairs by other countries. |
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| erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). |
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| a district outside a city, especially a prosperous area beyond the suburbs. |
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of a person) affected, overrefined, and ineffectual.
no longer capable of effective action. |
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| an addition or supplement that explains, modifies |
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erase (a mark) from a surface
make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous. |
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| the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity. |
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| a scarcity or lack of something. |
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growing with excessive luxuriance; vigorous and tall of growth
Tall rank weeds
producing an excessive and coarse growth, as land. |
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| to assert one's rank, authority, or position over someone when making a request or giving an order. Don't pull rank on me! I don't have to do what you say! When she couldn't get her way politely, she pulled rank and really got some action. |
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a place, event, or time at which trouble, such as violence or anger, flares up.
the temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air. |
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attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner.
offer racing tips for a share of any resulting winnings. |
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be a sign that (something) is about to happen.
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an official messenger bringing news.
person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about happen. |
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| of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen. |
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of an event or circumstance) portend a good or bad outcome.
in ancient Rome) a religious official who observed natural signs, especially the behavior of birds, interpreting these as an indication of divine approval or disapproval of a proposed action. |
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reputed or claimed; alleged
said to be true or real but not definitely true or real |
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a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
"they described the outbreak of violence in the area as an aberration" |
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| the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. |
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| the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. |
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walk in a furtive, unobtrusive, or timid manner, especially sideways or obliquely.
"I sidled up to her"
an act or instance of sidling. |
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use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions.
a fraudulent scheme or action. |
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clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.
"artifice and outright fakery" |
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the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.
"an underhanded person who schemes corruption and political chicanery behind closed doors" |
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| deceit used in order to achieve one's goal. |
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exhibiting great diversity of elements:
a motley crowd. |
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| the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation. |
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make white or pale by extracting color; bleach.
"the cold light blanched her face"
(of a person) grow pale from shock, fear, or a similar emotion.
"many people blanch at the suggestion" |
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of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.
"he watched himself with the most sedulous care"
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walk or move wearily or reluctantly.
"students had to traipse all over Washington to attend lectures"
walk about casually or needlessly. |
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