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abduct (v) To carry away by force; to kidnap.
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abode (n) The place where one lives; home.
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abyss (n) 1. A deep opening in the earth.2. Anything too deep to measure.
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arbitrate (v) To settle a disagreement between two parties by having a third party make a decision after hearing both sides.
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arduous (adj) Requiring much effort; very difficult.
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attribute (v) To think of as coming from or belonging to a particular person or thing.(n) A quality or feature associated with a person or thing.
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ballast (n) Heavy material used to make a ship steady or control the rising and falling of a vessel like a balloon.
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buoyant (adj) 1. Able to float.2. Cheerful and carefree.
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canny (adj) Shrewd and careful; watchful of one's own interests.
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capricious (adj) Likely to change quickly for no obvious reason.
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clamber (v) To climb awkwardly.
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climax (n) The highest point; the greatest moment or event.
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compromise (v) 1. To settle a disagreement by having each side give up something.2. To expose to the possibility of criticism or shame.(n) A settlement reached by each side giving up something.
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detach (v) To separate from.
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devout (adj) 1. Very religious.2. Sincere.
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distraught (adj) Deeply disturbed; very troubled.
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eerie (adj) Causing uneasiness; strange or mysterious.
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endorse (v) 1. To sign the back of a check before cashing or depositing it.2. To approve of; to support.3. To be favorably associated with a product in return for payment.
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enlighten (v) To inform or instruct; to give knowledge or truth to.
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exuberant (adj) Happy and excited; bubbling over with enthusiasm.
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fathom (n) A length of six feet, used in measuring the depth of water.(v) To figure out; to understand.
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incline (v) 1. To slope or lean.2. To be likely to; to have a fondness for.3. To bend or bow (the head).(n) A sloping surface.
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intervene (v) To enter in order to help or settle something.
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intrepid (adj) Feeling or showing no fear; brave; courageous.
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kindle (v) 1. To start burning.2. To cause to become excited or stirred up.
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lucrative (adj) Producing wealth or profit.
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mentor (n) A wise and loyal friend and adviser.
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necessity (n) 1. Anything that cannot be done without or that is greatly needed.2. The condition of being needed.
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obsession (n) An interest, idea, or feeling that fills one's mind and leaves little room for anything else.
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orbit (n) The path taken by an object around a heavenly body such as a star, planet, or moon.(v) To put into or be in orbit.
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personable (adj) Pleasing in manner and appearance.
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pique (v) To arouse or excite.(n) A feeling of resentment caused by being ignored, insulted, etc.
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probe (v) 1. To poke or prod.2. To examine closely.(n) 1. A long, slender instrument used to examine a wound or part of the body.2. A thorough investigation.
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proficient (adj) Able to do something very well; skillful.
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realize (v) 1. To be aware of.2. To bring into being; to make happen.
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rupture (v) To split or break.(n) 1. A breaking or tearing apart by force.2. The breaking of a friendly relationship.
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sacred (adj) 1. Holy; having to do with religion.2. Worthy of being given the greatest honor or respect.
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scanty (adj) Not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount.
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sphere (n) 1. An object with all points on its surface equally distant from its center; a ball or globe.2. An area of power, influence, or activity.
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strait (n) A narrow body of water connecting two larger ones.
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submerge (v) 1. To go underwater.2. To put underwater or cover with water.
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tedious (adj) Seeming to go on for a long time; boring.
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ultimate (adj) 1. Final.2. The greatest possible; maximum.(n) Something that is the greatest; the maximum.
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unscathed (adj) Completely unharmed.
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zest (n) Great enjoyment; excitement.
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