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abs
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A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored green liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs.
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absinthe
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1. To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). 2. To remit (a sin).
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absolve
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Able to soak up liquid easily.
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absorbent
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To deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
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abstain
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Logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.
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absurd
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Pierces or wounds with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
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stabs
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had
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A small piece of paper punched out from the edges of continuous stationery, or from ballot papers, paper tape, punched cards, etc.
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chad
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A type of headgear for shielding the eyes from glaring light, usually consisting of a visor and a headband.
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eyeshade
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A food fish (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) of the North Atlantic.
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haddock
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In Islam, a personal struggle, a meritorious effort, or a holy war.
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jihad
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A synthetic drug used in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction.
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methadone
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A dark area or shape made by an object blocking rays of light.
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shadow
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ice
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A formal agreement, especially between nations, to end combat.
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armistice
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Relating to the 200th anniversary of an event or happening.
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bicentennial
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A list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these; a bill.
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invoice
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A type of black-colored candy made from the dried root or an extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra.
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licorice
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Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.
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magnificent
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One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
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officer
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jam
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Either of the upright posts on either side of an entry portal, which together support a lintel.
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doorjamb
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Any of various of rice-based dishes common in Louisiana Cajun or Creole cooking, and containing meat or seafood, vegetables and spices.
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jambalaya
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1. A boisterous or lavish celebration or party. 2. A large rally of Boy Scouts.
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jamboree
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An excess of dead tree trunks being conveyed on a river, so that their motion halts.
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logjam
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Sleeping clothes usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and trousers.
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pajamas
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A merchant sailing ship with multiple masts.
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windjammer
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ken
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A heavy object or moveable support placed at one or both ends of a row of books for the purpose of keeping them upright.
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bookend
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The state of being intoxicated.
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drunkenness
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A facility at which dogs are reared or boarded.
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kennel
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A colossal mythical sea monster that attacks ships and sailors, often portrayed as a giant octopus or squid.
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kraken
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A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a form of currency.
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token
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To debilitate; to make less strong.
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weaken
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lab
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To reveal (secret matters), especially through indiscreet or unreserved talk.
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blab
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Тo develop in detail or complexity.
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elaborate
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To work.
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labor
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A maze-like structure.
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labyrinth
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A soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.
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lullaby
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An outline or a summary of the main points of a text, lecture, or course of study.
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syllabus
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