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adjourn (v) to stop proceedings for a time; to move to another place
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alien (n) a citizen of another country; (adj) foreign, strange
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comely (adj) having a pleasing appearance
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compensate (v) to make up for; to repay for services
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dissolute (adj) loose with one's morals or behavior
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erratic (adj) not regular or consistent, different from what is ordinarily expected, undependable
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expulsion (n) the process of driving or forcing out
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feint (n) a deliberately deceptive movement, a pretense
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fodder (n) food for horses or cattle; raw material for a designated purpose
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fortify (v) to strengthen; build up
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illegible Definition: (adj) difficult or impossible to read
Synonyms: unreadable, scribbled Antonyms: readable, decipherable, clear
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jeer Definition: (v) to make fun of rudely or unkindly (n) a rude remark Synonym: laugh at, mock, taunt Antonym: applause, accolades
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lucrative Definition: (adj) bringing in money, profitable
Synonyms: gainful, moneymaking Antonyms: unprofitable, losing, in the red
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mediocre Definition: (adj) average, ordinary, undistinguished
Synonyms: run-of-the-mill Antonyms: exceptional, outstanding
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proliferate Definition: (v) to reproduce, increase or spread rapidly
Synonyms: multiply, burgeon Antonyms: decrease, diminish, slack off
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subjugate Definition: (v) to conquer by force, bring under complete control Synonyms: subdue, vanquish, master Antonyms: be conquered, surrender
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sully Definition: (v) to soil, stain, tarnish, defile, besmirch
Synonyms: pollute, taint, smear Antonyms: cleanse, purify
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tantalize Definition: (v) to tease, torment by teasing
Synonyms: tempt, lead on Antonyms: satisfy, fulfill, gratify
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terse Definition: (adj) brief and to the point
Synonyms: concise, succinct, crisp Antonyms: verbose, wordy
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unflinching Definition: (adj) firm, showing no signs of fear
Synonyms: resolute, steadfast Antonyms: wavering, vacillating
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unflinching (adj) firm, showing no signs of fear
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