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to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result
synonyms: collect, accumulate, proceed from |
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a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work |
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a state or scene of uproar and confusion
synonyms: commotion, pandemonium, chaos |
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hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded
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a sheltered place, a hiding place
synonyms: (n.) undercover,clandestine |
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(adjective)
pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance
synonyms: carefree, jaunty, gracious, suave |
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(verb)
to demand insistently, especially in payment of debt
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a creditor
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dark, dull, drab, dingy
synonyms: (v.) hound, pester, harass, nag |
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(adjective)
effective, producing results
synonyms: effectual, efficient |
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calmness, composure, refusal to panic
synonyms: tranquility, imperturbability |
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(adjective)
accidental; occuring by a happy chance
synonyms: unintentional, unplanned, random |
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the essential part, main point, or essence
synonyms: substance, core, nucleus |
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(adjective)
freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarrented
synonyms: voluntary, unjustified, uncalled-for |
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(adjective)
overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
synonyms: domineering, magisterial, urgent |
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a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language
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abusive, vituperative
synonyms: (n.) vituperation, abuse, diatribe |
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(adjective)
showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors
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a jester's costume; a jester
synonyms: (adj.) variegated, diverse; (n.) fool |
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(adjective)
extremely generous, lavish
synonyms: bounteous, liberal |
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(verb)
to delay, put off until later
synonyms: stall, temporize |
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(adjective)
tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying
synonyms: stimulating, arousing, vexing, galling |
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(adjective)
exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
synonyms: esoteric, arcane, profound, abtruse |
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(noun)
a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel
(adjective)
wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled
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to disapprove of, condemn
synonyms: (n.) scoundrel, blackguard; (adj.) immoral, corrupt |
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(adjective)
characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place
synonyms: seated, stationary, static |
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