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adjourn (v) to stop proceedings for a time; to move to another place

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1 adjourn (v) to stop proceedings for a time; to move to another place

2 alien (n) a citizen of another country; (adj) foreign, strange

3 comely (adj) having a pleasing appearance

4 compensate (v) to make up for; to repay for services

5 dissolute (adj) loose with one's morals or behavior

6 erratic (adj) not regular or consistent, different from what is ordinarily expected, undependable

7 expulsion (n) the process of driving or forcing out

8 feint (n) a deliberately deceptive movement, a pretense

9 fodder (n) food for horses or cattle; raw material for a designated purpose

10 fortify (v) to strengthen; build up

11 illegible Definition: (adj) difficult or impossible to read
Synonyms: unreadable, scribbled Antonyms: readable, decipherable, clear

12 jeer Definition: (v) to make fun of rudely or unkindly (n) a rude remark Synonym: laugh at, mock, taunt Antonym: applause, accolades

13 lucrative Definition: (adj) bringing in money, profitable
Synonyms: gainful, moneymaking Antonyms: unprofitable, losing, in the red

14 mediocre Definition: (adj) average, ordinary, undistinguished
Synonyms: run-of-the-mill Antonyms: exceptional, outstanding

15 proliferate Definition: (v) to reproduce, increase or spread rapidly
Synonyms: multiply, burgeon Antonyms: decrease, diminish, slack off

16 subjugate Definition: (v) to conquer by force, bring under complete control Synonyms: subdue, vanquish, master Antonyms: be conquered, surrender

17 sully Definition: (v) to soil, stain, tarnish, defile, besmirch
Synonyms: pollute, taint, smear Antonyms: cleanse, purify

18 tantalize Definition: (v) to tease, torment by teasing
Synonyms: tempt, lead on Antonyms: satisfy, fulfill, gratify

19 terse Definition: (adj) brief and to the point
Synonyms: concise, succinct, crisp Antonyms: verbose, wordy

20 unflinching Definition: (adj) firm, showing no signs of fear
Synonyms: resolute, steadfast Antonyms: wavering, vacillating

21 unflinching (adj) firm, showing no signs of fear


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