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disfigured
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having a physical appearance that is deeply, completely, or permanently spoiled, damaged, or deformed, especially on the face.
to snatch
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To take, grab, or pull something away suddenly and roughly.
agape
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an unconditional, selfless form of love, or having the mouth wide open in surprise
agitation
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a state of feeling restless, anxious, or upset.
to amass
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to gather, collect, or accumulate a large amount of some
apparent
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easy to see, clear to the mind, or seeming to be true based on initial evidence even if it is not prove
attain
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to reach, achieve, or succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort or natural growth
barnyard
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an enclosed or open area of ground next to or surrounding a barn on a farm, often fenced to keep animals safe.
bowels
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the long, tube-shaped organs in the abdomen—the small and large intestines—that digest food and remove solid waste from the body.
Brass (slang)
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High-ranking officials in the military or corporate leadership
carrion
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death in the rotten flesh of animal
chic
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stylish, fashionable, and sophisticated
to chuck
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to throw or toss something carelessly
to cling
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to hold fast, stick tightly to something, or stay physically or emotionally close to a person or idea
Coaxingly
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doing something in a gentle, persuasive way through kindness, patience, flattery, or smooth talk
to concede
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to admit something is true, often unwillingly after first resisting it, or to yield defeat
conformity
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the act of changing your behavior, beliefs, or attitudes to match the norms of a group or society
contorted
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twisted, bent, or strained into an unnatural shape or form
crevasse
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a deep, open crack, fissure, or fracture in a glacier or ice sheet
crimson
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a deep, rich shade of red that has a slight purple or bluish tint
cupped palms
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the inner surfaces of the hands curved and held slightly hollow or concave, resembling the shape of a small bowl or cup
daredevil
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a person who does dangerous things and takes high risks, often for excitement, attention, or as a professional stunt performer
death-wreaking
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causing death, destruction, or fatal harm
detachment
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the act of separating something, a state of being emotionally unengaged or objective, or a small military unit sent on a special mission
dilapitated
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an adjective that describes a building, vehicle, or object in very poor condition because of age, wear, or neglect
dissemination
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the act of spreading or distributing something—such as information, knowledge, news, or ideas—widely to a large group of people
distinct
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clearly different, separate, or easily noticed by the senses
to don
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to put on an item of clothing, gear, or an ornament
dwarf
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a person, animal, or plant of unusually small size, a legendary creature from folklore, or a relatively small star in astronomy
egalitarianism
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a political and social philosophy based on the belief that all people are equal in fundamental worth, moral status, and rights
emaciated
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an adjective that describes a person or animal who is abnormally thin, weak, or skeletal due to severe hunger, malnutrition, or prolonged illness
to embelish
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to make something more attractive or interesting by adding extra details, decorative features, or exaggerated facts
enamelled
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covered, decorated, or protected with a layer of enamel
enmity
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a deep-seated, often mutual feeling of hatred, ill will, or hostility toward someone or something
entrails
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the internal organs of a human or an animal, especially the intestines and organs within the abdominal cavity
erstwhile
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former, previous, or in the past
to fend
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to look after yourself without help or to push away something dangerous or unpleasant
to fizzle
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the slow dying out, fading away, or coming to an end in a disappointing manner after a promising start
fratenization
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the act of forming a friendly, social, or intimate relationship with someone, especially when those ties cross professional, hierarchical, or adversarial boundaries
to frown
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to bring your eyebrows together and turn the corners of your mouth downward to show annoyance, worry, sadness, or deep concentration
gland
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a cell, tissue, or organ in animals and plants that makes and releases specific substances needed by the organism
haggard
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an adjective that describes someone looking exhausted, worn, or gaunt, typically due to lack of sleep, illness, worry, or prolonged suffering
hermit
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a person who lives alone and apart from society
hindrance
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a person, thing, or action that makes it difficult to do something, complete a task, or make progress
hoe
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traditional gardening and agricultural hand tool with a long handle and a flat metal blade, used for shaping soil, clearing weeds, and harvesting root crops
to illuminate
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to lit up with light, decorated with ornamental lights, or adorned with gold, silver, and bright colors
inexorably
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happening in a way that is impossible to stop, avoid, or change
interdiction
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the act of stopping, prohibiting, or intercepting something or someone before they reach their destination
inundated
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flooded with water or overwhelmed by a huge number of things at once
irrepresible
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impossible to stop, hold back, control, or restrain
to lather
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to cover with or produce a foamy mass of bubbles from soap and water, or to become covered in sweat
latter
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adjective or noun that refers to the second of two people, things, or options previously mentioned (as the opposite of "former"), or something happening near the end of a period of time
limb
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an arm or a leg of a person or animal, or a large primary branch of a tree
lymph
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clear, watery fluid that flows through the lymphatic system, collecting extra fluid, waste, and harmful germs from body tissues and returning them to the blood
manure
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organic matter—mostly animal feces and urine mixed with bedding like straw—used as a natural fertilizer to enrich soil and help plants grow
to metastasise
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when cancer cells are spreading from the original (primary) tumor to other parts of the body to form new secondary tumors
midst
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the middle part, center, or the condition of being surrounded by a group of people, things, or an ongoing event
muzzle
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the nose and jaws of an animal
onslaught
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a very powerful, violent, and forceful attack, or a large, overwhelming influx of something difficult to deal with
perverted
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unnatural, immoral, or deviating greatly from what is normal, right, or accepted
piteous
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something causing or deserving deep sadness, sympathy, or pity
to plunge
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to move, fall, or thrust suddenly and rapidly downward, forward, or deep into something
punitive
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an adjective that means intended to inflict punishment or penalize someone. It also describes costs, taxes, or tariffs that are excessively high and meant to restrict or discourage an activity
radials
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lines, parts, or signals that stretch straight out from a central point like spokes on a wheel or rays of light
rife
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very common, widespread, or happening a lot, usually describing negative or unpleasant things.
rivulets
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very small streams or thin, flowing lines of water and other liquids
screech
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a loud, unpleasant, and high-pitched noise
scruff
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the loose skin or back of a person's or animal's neck
searing
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an adjective that describes something extremely hot, intensely sharp like a burn, or powerfully critical
to seep
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to flow, leak, or move slowly through small openings, pores, or a porous substance
shenanigans
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secret or dishonest activity, or playful, mischievous mischief and silly behavior
shiver
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sudden, slight shaking movement of the body caused by cold, fear, illness, or excitement
shrine
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a sacred or holy place—or a container—dedicated to honoring a deity, saint, ancestor, or historical figure
shudder
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a sudden, brief, and involuntary shaking movement of the body caused by fear, horror, disgust, cold, or strong emotion
sidle
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to walk or move in a quiet, casual, or sneaky way
silhouette
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a dark shape or outline of a person or object seen against a lighter background, with all internal details hidden in shadow
to slouch
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to stand, sit, or walk with an awkward, drooping posture
to snort
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forcing air quickly and noisily through the nose
soot
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fine, black powdery carbon residue left by incomplete combustion or fire
sought
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to look for, try to find, or attempt to obtain something past
stroll
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a slow, relaxed, and leisurely walk taken especially for pleasure or amusement
subjugate
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brought under complete control, conquered, or made submissive by force
subversive
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something or someone that attempts to secretly weaken, overthrow, or destroy an established system, government, institution, or accepted social norm.
superstitious
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an adjective that describes a person, belief, or action based on the idea of luck, magic, or the supernatural rather than reason or science
thaw
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no longer frozen solid
thickset
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an adjective that describes a person—especially a man—with a short, solid, and sturdy build, featuring a wide chest and broad shoulders
threadbare
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fabric or clothing worn so thin from overuse that the individual threads are exposed
threshold
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a level, point, or value where something starts to happen, change, or take effect, or it is the physical floor piece at the bottom of a doorway
to plug up
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to block, fill, or obstruct a hole, gap, crack, or passageway to stop liquids, gases, or other substances from passing through
tousled
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looking untidy, messy, or disheveled
unwieldy
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an adjective that describes something difficult to handle, move, or manage because of its large size, heavy weight, awkward shape, or extreme complexity
wag
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to move something back and forth or side to side quickly
warred
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to engage in an armed conflict, fight, or struggle against an opponent or opposing force (past Simple)

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