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01/04/2011

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insinuate
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to bring or introduce into a position or relation by indirect or artful methods
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wizened
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withered; shriveled
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billet
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a place assigned, as a bunk, berth, or the like, to a member of a ship's crew.
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altruistic
Definition
unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others
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altruistic
Definition
unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others
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rescind
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to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal.
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cynical
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like or characteristic of a cynic; distrusting or disparaging the motives of others.
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surreptitious
Definition
acting in a stealthy way.
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dissipated
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indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure; intemperate; dissolute.
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irrevocably
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not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable:
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imprudent
Definition
lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
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hermetically
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so as to be airtight
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sabotage
Definition
any underhand interference with production, work, etc., in a plant, factory, etc., as by enemy agents during wartime or by employees during a trade dispute.
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abyss
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a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm.
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untenable
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incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible.
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tumult
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violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar:
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emaciated
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bony
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notorious
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widely and unfavorably known
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apathy
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absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement.
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poignant
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keenly distressing to the feelings
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interspersed
Definition
to scatter here and there or place at intervals among other things:
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lucidity
Definition
easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible
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harangued
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a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe.
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disheveled
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hanging loosely or in disorder
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excruciating
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extremely painful
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grimace
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facial expression
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