irritate
vb.1) to annoy or anger (someone).
2) (tr) biology to stimulate (an organism or part) to respond in a characteristic manner.
3) (tr) pathology to cause (a bodily organ or part) to become excessively stimulated, resulting in inflammation, tenderness, etc.
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retaliation
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outskirts
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devour
vb. (tr).
1) to swallow or eat up greedily or voraciously.
2) to waste or destroy; consume.
3) to consume greedily or avidly with the senses or mind.
4) to engulf or absorb.
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con
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tasty
adj. tastier, tastiest.
1) having a pleasant flavour.
2) Brit informal attractive: used chiefly by men when talking of women.
3) Brit informal skilful or impressive.
4) NZ (of cheddar cheese) having a strong flavour.
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sensory
adj.1) of or relating to the senses or the power of sensation.
2) of or relating to those processes and structures within an organism that receive stimuli from the environment and convey them to the brain.
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hefty
adj. heftier, heftiest informal.
1) big and strong.
2) characterized by vigour or force.
3) large, bulky, or heavy.
4) sizable; involving a large amount of money.
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crushed
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pry
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denomination
n.1) a group having a distinctive interpretation of a religious faith and usually its own organization.
2) a grade or unit in a series of designations of value, weight, measure, etc.
3) a name given to a class or group; classification.
4) the act of giving a name.
5) a name; designation.
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cock
n.1) the male of the domestic fowl.
2).
a) any other male bird.
b) the male of certain other animals, such as the lobster.
c) (as modifier).
3) short for stopcock or weathercock.
4) a taboo slang word for penis.
5).
a) the hammer of a firearm.
b) its position when the firearm is ready to be discharged.
6) Brit informal a friend, mate, or fellow.
7) a jaunty or significant tilting or turning upwards.
8) Brit informal nonsense.
;vb.9) (tr) to set the firing pin, hammer, or breech block of (a firearm) so that a pull on the trigger will release it and thus fire the weapon.
10) (tr) to set the shutter mechanism of (a camera) so that the shutter can be tripped by pressing the shutter-release button.
11) (tr; sometimes foll by up) to raise in an alert or jaunty manner.
12) (intr) to stick or stand up conspicuously.
;n.1) a small, cone-shaped heap of hay, straw, etc.
;vb.2) (tr) to stack (hay, straw, etc.) in such heaps.
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yep
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handkerchief
n.a small square of soft absorbent material, such as linen, silk, or soft paper, carried and used to wipe the nose, etc
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complementary
adj.1) acting as or forming a complement; completing.
2) forming a satisfactory or balanced whole.
3) forming a mathematical complement.
4) mathematics, logic (of a pair of sets, etc.) mutually exclusive and exhaustive, each being the complement of the other.
5) (of genes) producing an effect in association with other genes.
6) involving or using the treatments and techniques of complementary medicine.
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consolidation
n.1) the act of consolidating or state of being consolidated.
2) something that is consolidated or integrated.
3) law.
a) the combining of two or more actions at law.
b) the combination of a number of Acts of Parliament into one codifying statute.
4) geology the process, including compression and cementation, by which a loose deposit is transformed into a hard rock.
5) psychology the process in the brain that makes the memory for an event enduring; the process is thought to continue for some time after the event.
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radiate
vb.1) Also: eradiate.
2) (intr) (of lines, beams, etc.) to spread out from a centre or be arranged in a radial pattern.
3) (tr) (of a person) to show (happiness, health, etc.) to a great degree.
;adj.4) having rays; radiating.
5) (of a capitulum) consisting of ray florets.
6) (of animals or their parts) showing radial symmetry.
7) adorned or decorated with rays.
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whereby
adv.2) archaic how? by what means?.
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addict
vb.1) (tr; usually passive; often foll by to) to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, esp a narcotic drug).
;n.2) a person who is addicted, esp to narcotic drugs.
3) informal a person who is devoted to something.
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bend
vb. bends, bending, bent.
1) to form or cause to form a curve, as by pushing or pulling.
2) to turn or cause to turn from a particular direction.
3) (intr; often foll by down, etc.) to incline the body; stoop; bow.
4) to submit or cause to submit.
5) (tr) to turn or direct (one's eyes, steps, attention, etc.).
6) (tr) to concentrate (the mind); apply oneself closely.
7) (tr) nautical to attach or fasten, as a sail to a boom or a line to a cleat.
8).
9).
10).
;n.11) a curved part, as in a road or river.
12) nautical a knot or eye in a line for joining it to another or to an object.
13) the act or state of bending.
14) Brit slang.
;n. heraldry.
an ordinary consisting of a diagonal line traversing a shield
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bitterly
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boycott
vb.1) (tr) to refuse to have dealings with (a person, organization, etc.) or refuse to buy (a product) as a protest or means of coercion.
;n.2) an instance or the use of boycotting.
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curiously
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parallel
adj. (when postpositive, usually foll by to).
1) separated by an equal distance at every point; never touching or intersecting.
2) corresponding; similar.
3) music.
a) Also: consecutive.
b) denoting successive chords in which the individual notes move in parallel motion.
4) grammar denoting syntactic constructions in which the constituents of one construction correspond to those of the other.
5) computing operating on several items of information, instructions, etc., simultaneously.
;n.6) mathematics one of a set of parallel lines, planes, etc.
7) an exact likeness.
8) a comparison.
9) Also called: parallel of latitude.
10).
a) a configuration of two or more electrical components connected between two points in a circuit so that the same voltage is applied to each (esp in the phrase in parallel).
b) (as modifier).
11) printing the character (||) used as a reference mark.
12) a trench or line lying in advance of and parallel to other defensive positions.
;vb. -lels, -leling, -leled (tr).
13) to make parallel.
14) to supply a parallel to.
15) to be a parallel to or correspond with.
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humane
adj.1) characterized by kindness, mercy, sympathy, etc.
2) inflicting as little pain as possible.
3) civilizing or liberal (esp in the phrases humane studies, humane education).
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customary
adj.1) in accordance with custom or habitual practice; usual; habitual.
2) law.
a) founded upon long continued practices and usage rather than law.
b) (of land, esp a feudal estate) held by custom.
;n., pl -aries.
3).
a) a statement in writing of customary laws and practices.
b) a body of such laws and customs.
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contest
n.1) a formal game or match in which two or more people, teams, etc., compete and attempt to win.
2) a struggle for victory between opposing forces or interests.
;vb.3) (tr) to try to disprove; call in question.
4) (when intr, foll by with or against) to fight, dispute, or contend (with).
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skim
vb. skims, skimming, skimmed.
1) (tr) to remove floating material from the surface of (a liquid), as with a spoon.
2) to glide smoothly or lightly over (a surface).
3) (tr) to throw (something) in a path over a surface, so as to bounce or ricochet.
4) (when intr, usually foll by through) to read (a book) in a superficial or cursory manner.
5) to cover (a liquid) with a thin layer or (of liquid) to become coated in this way, as with ice, scum, etc.
;n.6) the act or process of skimming.
7) material skimmed off a liquid, esp off milk.
8) the liquid left after skimming.
9) any thin layer covering a surface.
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rubber
n.1) Also called: India rubber, gum elastic, caoutchouc.
2) any of a large variety of elastomers produced by improving the properties of natural rubber or by synthetic means.
3) chiefly Brit a piece of rubber or felt used for erasing something written, typed, etc.; eraser.
4) a coarse file.
5) a cloth, pad, etc., used for polishing or buffing.
6) a person who rubs something in order to smooth, polish, or massage.
7) (often plural) chiefly US and Canadian a rubberized waterproof article, such as a mackintosh or overshoe.
8) slang a male contraceptive; condom.
9) (modifier) made of or producing rubber.
;n.1) bridge, whist.
a) a match of three games.
b) the deal that wins such a match.
2) a series of matches or games in any of various sports.
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mystical
adj.1) relating to or characteristic of mysticism.
2) Christianity having a divine or sacred significance that surpasses natural human apprehension.
3) having occult or metaphysical significance, nature, or force.
4) a less common word for mysterious.
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metallic
adj.1) of, concerned with, or consisting of metal or a metal.
2) suggestive of a metal.
3) chemistry (of a metal element) existing in the free state rather than in combination.
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pudding
n.1) a sweetened usually cooked dessert made in many forms and of various ingredients, such as flour, milk, and eggs, with fruit, etc.
2) a savoury dish, usually soft and consisting partially of pastry or batter.
3) the dessert course in a meal.
4) a sausage-like mass of seasoned minced meat, oatmeal, etc., stuffed into a prepared skin or bag and boiled.
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intuition
n.1) knowledge or belief obtained neither by reason nor by perception.
2) instinctive knowledge or belief.
3) a hunch or unjustified belief.
4) philosophy immediate knowledge of a proposition or object such as Kant's account of our knowledge of sensible objects.
5) the supposed faculty or process by which we obtain any of these.
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grate
vb.1) (tr) to reduce to small shreds by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface.
2) to scrape (an object) against something or (objects) together, producing a harsh rasping sound, or (of objects) to scrape with such a sound.
3) (intr; foll by on or upon) to annoy.
;n.4) a harsh rasping sound.
;n.1) a framework of metal bars for holding fuel in a fireplace, stove, or furnace.
2) a less common word for fireplace.
3) another name for grating I 1).
4) mining a perforated metal screen for grading crushed ore.
;vb.5) (tr) to provide with a grate or grates.
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referee
n.1) a person to whom reference is made, esp for an opinion, information, or a decision.
2) the umpire or judge in any of various sports, esp football and boxing, responsible for ensuring fair play according to the rules.
3) a person who is willing to testify to the character or capabilities of someone.
4) law See: Official Referee.
;vb. -ees, -eeing, -eed.
5) to act as a referee (in); preside (over).
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accustomed
adj.1) usual; customary.
2) (postpositive; foll by to) used or inured (to).
3) (postpositive; foll by to) in the habit (of).
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canon
n.1) Christianity a Church decree enacted to regulate morals or religious practices.
2) (often plural) a general rule or standard, as of judgment, morals, etc.
3) (often plural) a principle or accepted criterion applied in a branch of learning or art.
4) Roman Catholic Church the complete list of the canonized saints.
5) Roman Catholic Church the prayer in the Mass in which the Host is consecrated.
6) a list of writings, esp sacred writings, officially recognized as genuine.
7) a piece of music in which an extended melody in one part is imitated successively in one or more other parts.
8) a list of the works of an author that are accepted as authentic.
9) (formerly) a size of printer's type equal to 48 point.
;n.1) one of several priests on the permanent staff of a cathedral, who are responsible for organizing services, maintaining the fabric, etc.
2) Roman Catholic Church Also called: canon regular.
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reckon
vb.1) to calculate or ascertain by calculating; compute.
2) (tr) to include; count as part of a set or class.
3) (usually passive) to consider or regard.
4) (when tr, takes a clause as object) to think or suppose; be of the opinion.
5) (intr; foll by with) to settle accounts (with).
6) (intr; foll by with or without) to take into account or fail to take into account.
7) (intr; foll by on or upon) to rely or depend.
8) (tr) slang to regard as good.
9) (tr) informal to have a high opinion of.
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eccentric
adj.1) deviating or departing from convention, esp in a bizarre manner; irregular or odd.
2) situated away from the centre or the axis.
3) not having a common centre.
4) not precisely circular.
;n.5) a person who deviates from normal forms of behaviour, esp in a bizarre manner.
6) a device for converting rotary motion to reciprocating motion.
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overhear
vb. -hears, -hearing, -heard (tr).
to hear (a person, remark, etc.) without the knowledge of the speaker
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reel
n.1) any of various cylindrical objects or frames that turn on an axis and onto which film, magnetic tape, paper tape, wire, thread, etc., may be wound.
2) angling a device for winding, casting, etc., consisting of a revolving spool with a handle, attached to a fishing rod.
3) a roll of celluloid exhibiting a sequence of photographs to be projected.
;vb. (tr).
4) to wind (cotton, thread, etc.) onto a reel.
5) (foll by in, out etc) to wind or draw with a reel.
;vb. (mainly intr).
1) to sway, esp under the shock of a blow or through dizziness or drunkenness.
2) to whirl about or have the feeling of whirling about.
;n.3) a staggering or swaying motion or sensation.
;n.1) any of various lively Scottish dances, such as the eightsome reel and foursome reel for a fixed number of couples who combine in square and circular formations.
2) a piece of music having eight quavers to the bar composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
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enthusiast
n.1) a person filled with or motivated by enthusiasm; fanatic.
2) archaic a religious visionary, esp one whose zeal for religion is extravagant or unbalanced.
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volcanic
adj.1) of, relating to, produced by, or characterized by the presence of volcanoes.
2) suggestive of or resembling an erupting volcano.
3) another word for extrusive 2).
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gracious
adj.1) characterized by or showing kindness and courtesy.
2) condescendingly courteous, benevolent, or indulgent.
3) characterized by or suitable for a life of elegance, ease, and indulgence.
4) merciful or compassionate.
5) obsolete fortunate, prosperous, or happy.
;interj.6) an expression of mild surprise or wonder (often in exclamatory phrases such as good gracious!, gracious me!).
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bargain
n.1) an agreement or contract establishing what each party will give, receive, or perform in a transaction between them.
2) something acquired or received in such an agreement.
3).
a) something bought or offered at a low price.
b) (as modifier).
4).
5).
;vb.6) (intr) to negotiate the terms of an agreement, transaction, etc.
7) (tr) to exchange, as in a bargain.
8) to arrive at (an agreement or settlement).
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dissatisfaction
n.the state of being unsatisfied or disappointed
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charismatic
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thread
n.1) a fine strand, filament or fibre of some material.
2) a fine cord of twisted filaments, esp of cotton, used in sewing, weaving, etc.
3) any of the filaments of which a spider's web is made.
4) any fine line, stream, mark, or piece.
5) a helical groove in a cylindrical hole (female thread), formed by a tap or lathe tool, or a helical ridge on a cylindrical bar, rod, shank, etc. (male thread), formed by a die or lathe tool.
6) a very thin seam of coal or vein of ore.
7) something acting as the continuous link or theme of a whole.
8) the course of an individual's life believed in Greek mythology to be spun, measured, and cut by the Fates.
;vb.9) (tr) to pass (thread, film, magnetic tape, etc.) through (something).
10) (tr) to string on a thread.
11) to make (one's way) through or over (something).
12) (tr) to produce a screw thread by cutting, rolling, tapping, or grinding.
13) (tr) to pervade.
14) (intr) (of boiling syrup) to form a fine thread when poured from a spoon.
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damaged
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entertainer
n.1) a professional singer, comedian, or other performer who takes part in public entertainments.
2) any person who entertains.
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refrigerate
vb.to make or become frozen or cold, esp for preservative purposes; chill or freeze
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transparency
n., pl -cies.
1) Also called: transparence.
2) Also called: slide.
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continuum
n., pl -tinua [-ˈtɪnjuə] or -tinuums.
a continuous series or whole, no part of which is perceptibly different from the adjacent parts
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zoning
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nebula
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quake
vb. (intr).
1) to shake or tremble with or as with fear.
2) to convulse or quiver, as from instability.
;n.3) the act or an instance of quaking.
4) informal short for earthquake.
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exhaust
vb. (mainly tr).
1) to drain the energy of; tire out.
2) to deprive of resources, etc.
3) to deplete totally; expend; consume.
4) to empty (a container) by drawing off or pumping out (the contents).
5) to develop or discuss thoroughly so that no further interest remains.
6) to remove gas from (a vessel, etc.) in order to reduce the pressure or create a vacuum; evacuate.
7) to remove or use up the active ingredients from (a drug, solution, etc.).
8) to destroy the fertility of (soil) by excessive cultivation.
9) (intr) (of steam or other gases) to be emitted or to escape from an engine after being expanded.
;n.10) gases ejected from an engine as waste products.
11).
a) the expulsion of expanded gas or steam from an engine.
b) (as modifier).
12).
a) the parts of an engine through which the exhausted gases or steam pass.
b) (as modifier).
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diversify
vb. -fies, -fying, -fied.
1) (tr) to create different forms of; variegate; vary.
2) (of an enterprise) to vary (products, operations, etc.) in order to spread risk, expand, etc.
3) to distribute (investments) among several securities in order to spread risk.
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athletics
n. (functioning as plural or singular).
1).
a) track and field events.
b) (as modifier).
2) sports or exercises engaged in by athletes.
3) the theory or practice of athletic activities and training.
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overthrow
vb. -throws, -throwing, -threw, -thrown.
1) (tr) to effect the downfall or destruction of (a ruler, institution, etc.), esp by force.
2) (tr) to throw or turn over.
3) (tr) to throw (something, esp a ball) too far.
;n.4) an act of overthrowing.
5) downfall; destruction.
6) cricket.
a) a ball thrown back too far by a fielder.
b) a run scored because of this.
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muffin
n.1) Brit a thick round baked yeast roll, usually toasted and served with butter.
2) US and Canadian a small cup-shaped sweet bread roll, usually eaten hot with butter.
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doctorate
n.the highest academic degree in any field of knowledge
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fort
n.1) a fortified enclosure, building, or position able to be defended against an enemy.
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drawback
n.1) a disadvantage or hindrance.
2) a refund of customs or excise duty paid on goods that are being exported or used in the production of manufactured exports.
;vb. draw back (intr, adverb; often foll by from).
3) to retreat; move backwards.
4) to turn aside from an undertaking.
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dazzling
adj.1) so bright as to blind someone temporarily.
2) extremely clever, attractive, or impressive; brilliant; amazing.
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freight
n.1).
a) commercial transport that is slower and cheaper than express.
b) the price charged for such transport.
c) goods transported by this means.
d) (as modifier).
2) chiefly Brit a ship's cargo or part of it.
;vb. (tr).
3) to load with goods for transport.
4) chiefly US and Canadian to convey commercially as or by freight.
5) to load or burden; charge.
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stink
n.1) a strong foul smell; stench.
2) slang a great deal of trouble (esp in the phrase to make or raise a stink).
3).
;vb. stinks, stinking, stank or stunk, stunk (mainly intr).
4) to emit a foul smell.
5) slang to be thoroughly bad or abhorrent.
6) informal to have a very bad reputation.
7) to be of poor quality.
8) (foll by of or with) slang to have or appear to have an excessive amount (of money).
9) (tr; usually foll by up) informal to cause to stink.
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rival
n.1).
a) a person, organization, team, etc., that competes with another for the same object or in the same field.
b) (as modifier).
2) a person or thing that is considered the equal of another or others.
;vb. -vals, -valling, -valled or US -vals, -valing, -valed (tr).
3) to be the equal or near equal of.
4) to try to equal or surpass; compete with in rivalry.
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reckless
adj.having or showing no regard for danger or consequences; heedless; rash
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insurgency
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ape
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tempting
adj.attractive or inviting
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grumble
vb.1) to utter (complaints) in a nagging or discontented way.
2) (intr) to make low dull rumbling sounds.
;n.3) a complaint; grouse.
4) a low rumbling sound.
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foreground
n.1) the part of a scene situated towards the front or nearest to the viewer.
2) the area of space in a perspective picture, depicted as nearest the viewer.
3) a conspicuous or active position.
;vb.4) (tr) to emphasize (an issue, idea, or word).
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influx
n.1) the arrival or entry of many people or things.
2) the act of flowing in; inflow.
3) the mouth of a stream or river.
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announcer
n.a person who announces, esp one who reads the news, introduces programmes, etc., on radio or television
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vengeance
n.1) the act of or desire for taking revenge; retributive punishment.
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salsa
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bacterial
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ghetto
n., pl -tos or -toes.
1) sociology a densely populated slum area of a city inhabited by a socially and economically deprived minority.
2) an area in a European city in which Jews were formerly required to live.
3) a group or class of people that is segregated in some way.
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sprint
n.1) athletics a short race run at top speed, such as the 100 metres.
2) a fast finishing speed at the end of a longer race, as in running or cycling, etc.
3) any quick run.
;vb. (intr).
4) to go at top speed, as in running, cycling, etc.
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toxin
n.1) any of various poisonous substances produced by microorganisms that stimulate the production of neutralizing substances (antitoxins) in the body.
2) any other poisonous substance of plant or animal origin.
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drastically
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heavyweight
n.1) a person or thing that is heavier than average.
2).
a) a professional boxer weighing more than 175 pounds (79 kg).
b) an amateur boxer weighing more than 81 kg (179 pounds).
c) (as modifier).
3) a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually over 214 pounds (97 kg)).
4) informal an important or highly influential person.
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rooftop
n.1) the outside part of the roof of a building.
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apprentice
n.1) someone who works for a skilled or qualified person in order to learn a trade or profession, esp for a recognized period.
2) any beginner or novice.
;vb.3) (tr) to take, place, or bind as an apprentice.
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moth
n.any of numerous insects of the order Lepidoptera that typically have stout bodies with antennae of various shapes (but not clubbed), including large brightly coloured species, such as hawk moths, and small inconspicuous types, such as the clothes moths
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outward
adj.1) of or relating to what is apparent or superficial.
2) of or relating to the outside of the body.
3) belonging or relating to the external, as opposed to the mental, spiritual, or inherent.
4) of, relating to, or directed towards the outside or exterior.
5) (of a ship, part of a voyage, etc.) leaving for a particular destination.
6).
;adv.7) (of a ship) away from port.
8) a variant of outwards.
;n.9) the outward part; exterior.
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allude
vb. (intr; foll by to).
1) to refer indirectly, briefly, or implicitly.
2) (loosely) to mention.
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hemisphere
n.1) one half of a sphere.
2).
a) half of the terrestrial globe, divided into northern and southern hemispheres by the equator or into eastern and western hemispheres by some meridians, usually 0° and 180°.
b) a map or projection of one of the hemispheres.
3) either of the two halves of the celestial sphere that lie north or south of the celestial equator.
4) anatomy short for cerebral hemisphere.
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handicap
n.1) something that hampers or hinders.
2).
a) a contest, esp a race, in which competitors are given advantages or disadvantages of weight, distance, time, etc., in an attempt to equalize their chances of winning.
b) the advantage or disadvantage prescribed.
3) golf the number of strokes by which a player's averaged score exceeds the standard scratch score for the particular course: used as the basis for handicapping in competitive play.
4) any physical disability or disadvantage resulting from physical, mental, or social impairment or abnormality.
;vb. -caps, -capping, -capped (tr).
5) to be a hindrance or disadvantage to.
6) to assign a handicap or handicaps to.
7) to organize (a contest) by handicapping.
8) US and Canadian.
a) to attempt to forecast the winner of (a contest, esp a horse race).
b) to assign odds for or against (a contestant).
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normative
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phony
adj. -nier, -niest.
;n., pl -nies.
a variant spelling (esp US) of phoney
;n. combining form.
indicating a specified type of sound
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furnishings
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alternate
vb.1) (often foll by with) to occur or cause to occur successively or by turns.
2) (intr; often foll by between) to swing repeatedly from one condition, action, etc., to another.
3) (tr) to interchange regularly or in succession.
4) (intr) (of an electric current, voltage, etc.) to reverse direction or sign at regular intervals, usually sinusoidally, the instantaneous value varying continuously.
5) (intr; often foll by for) theatre to understudy another actor or actress.
;adj.6) occurring by turns.
7) every other or second one of a series.
8) being a second or further choice; alternative.
9) botany.
a) (of leaves, flowers, etc.) arranged singly at different heights on either side of the stem.
b) (of parts of a flower) arranged opposite the spaces between other parts.
;n.10) US and Canadian a person who substitutes for another in his absence; stand-in.
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