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11/11/2009

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Term
huddle
Definition

1 (informal) a quick private conference 

       

2 crowd or draw together

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weep
Definition
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
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clutch
Definition

1 the act of grasping

2 take hold of

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peculiar
Definition
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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vanish
Definition
get lost, esp. without warning or explanation
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fierce
Definition
marked by extreme and violent energy
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chain
Definition
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
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cherish
Definition
 be fond of; be attached to
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tumble
Definition

1 an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end

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kidnapper
Definition
someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
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monetary
Definition
relating to or involving money
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release
Definition

1 merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)

2 release, as from one's hands

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abandon
Definition
the trait of lacking restraint or control; freedom from inhibition or worry
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investigation
Definition
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
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scrape
Definition

1 a harsh noise made by scraping

2 scratch repeatedly

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swift
Definition
moving very fast
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apprehension
Definition
fearful expectation or anticipation
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baggy
Definition
not fitting closely; hanging loosely
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guilty
Definition
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act; or marked by guilt
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testimony
Definition

1 a solemn statement made under oath

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