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benevolent
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adj. wanting to do good; kind. |
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consent
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N. permission; approval |
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discreet
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discretion
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N. the ability to handle matters wisely
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engross |
v. to take up one's complete attention |
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engrossing |
adj. taking up one's complete attention |
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esteem |
N. respect; high regard |
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esteemed
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adj. Highly regarded
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exaggerate
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V. to describe something as larger or greater than it really is.
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exaggeration |
N. something that is exaggerated |
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extensive |
2. ambitious; far reaching |
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fantastic
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2. unusual; odd. |
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intrigue
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2. to plot in a secret way; to scheme N. a secret plot or scheme |
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marvel |
V. 1. to be filled with wonder or amazement 2. of the highest quality; splendid |
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mission
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2. a group sent on an important assignment. |
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opportunity |
2. a chance for getting ahead |
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relinquish |
V. to let go; to give up |
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tyrant |
N. a ruler or person who has complete power and uses it in cruel or unjust ways. |
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tyranny |
N. rule by a tyrant |
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Vanquish |
V. to defeat utterly and completely; to overcome. |