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Accede
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(v) to agree to a demand, proposal etc, especially after first disagreeing with it
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Brandish
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(v) to wave something around in a dangerous or threatening way, especially a weapon
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Comprise
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(v) to form part of a larger group of people or things
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Deft
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(adj) skilful at doing something
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Destitute
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(adj) to be completely without something
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Explicit
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(adj) expressed in a way that is very clear and direct
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Extirpate
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(v) to completely destroy something that is unpleasant or unwanted
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Inopportune
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(adj) happening at an unsuitable or bad time
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Ironic
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(adj) something that is unusual or amusing because something strange happens or the opposite of what is expected happens or is true
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Musty
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(adj) room, house, or object that has an unpleasant smell, because it is old and has not had any fresh air for a long time
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Officious
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(adj) too eager to tell people what to do - used to show disapproval
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Ominous
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(adj) making you feel that something bad is going to happen
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Pinnacle
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(n) the most successful, powerful, exciting, etc. part of something
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Premeditated
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(adj, part) crime or attack that is planned in advance and done deliberately
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Rampant
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(adj) there is a lot of something and it is very difficult to control
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Solace
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(n) a feeling of emotional comfort at a time of great sadness or disappointment (v) to bring a feeling of emotional comfort at a time of great sadness or disappointment
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Stately
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(adj) impressive in style and size
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Supple
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(adj) someone or something who bends and moves easily and gracefully
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Suppress
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(v) to stop, especially by using force
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Venal
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(adj) willing to use power and influence in a dishonest way in return for money
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