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memorandum
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a note to aid one's memory; an informal note or report; reminder
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illicit
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not permitted, unlawful, illegal
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persevere
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to keep doing something in spite of difficulties; refuse to quit
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dawdle
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to waste time; delay, dillydally
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relish
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enjoyment or satisfaction; something that adds flavor; to enjoy greatly
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authorize
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approve, permit, empower
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scour
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to clean or polish by hard rubbing; to move quickly in search of; scrub
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gullible
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easily fooled; trusting; innocent
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quash
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to crush, put down completely; suppress
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culprit
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a person who has committed a crime, lawbreaker
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prevaricate
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to lie; to mislead on purpose
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immerse
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to plunge or dip into a fluid; to involve deeply; dunk
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reminisce
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to recall one's past thoughts, feelings, or experiences; remember
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expend
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to spend; to use up; consume
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pathetic
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marked by strong emotion/pity; moving, distressing
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inflammatory
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causing excitement or anger; provoking
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writhe
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to make twisting movements in a way that suggests pain; twist, squirm
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fatality
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an event resulting in death; casualty
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tribute
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something done or given to show thanks or respect; a payment; praise, honor
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dissect
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to cut apart in preparation for scientific study
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