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hadrosaur duck-billed dinosaur

harambee pulling together

harridan a strict, bossy, or belligerent old woman

bristle stiffen with fear or anger

(v.) to make or force one's way by pushing or

jostle elbowing; to bump, shove, brush against; to
compete for

nib beak(bill); pen point

docent guide

jejune without interest; dull

hideous very ugly, offensive, shocking

(n.) an arbitrary order or decree; a command or

fiat
act of will or consciousness

bibulous (adj.) fond of or inclined to drink; absorbent

basal base

debauchery corruption; self-indulgence

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(adj) casual, informal; done without preparation or

offhand
forethought; rude in a short way, brusque

ochre a moderate yellow-orange to orange color

obi the large living quarters of the head of the family

madhouse place where everyone seems crazy

oaken adj. Made of or from oak.

a type of sauce for fish or chicken; a dish made

galantine
with such a sauce

A court of equity, as distinguished from a

chancery
common-law court.

any of numerous tropical or subtropical American

verbena plants of the genus Verbena grown for their
showy spikes of variously colored flowers

dearth (n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

(adj.) completely empty; having no legal force or

void effect; (n.) empty or unfilled space; (v.) to cancel
or nullify

hitherto until now

log word or reason

gust a sudden increase in the strength of the wind

not a sausage nothing at all

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in the saddle in control

cage cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener

to the chargrin embarrassment; a complete loss of courage

the animal roasted and eaten at Passover; a

sacrificial lamb
symbol of freedom

very brave and confident; not afraid to say what

as bold as brass
you feel or take risks

scot-free free from harm or penalty

let sb off to be acquited

to scratch or grope around with one's fingers; to

scrabble
find, collect, or hold on to something

scrutiny critical observation or examination

hold in abeyance to wait, postpone

backdrop scenery hung at back of stage

bask in lie in warm relaxation; greatly enjoy

sack out to go to sleep

tack on add something that wasn't planned

on contact touching or meeting; association; connection

27 limp walk lamely; ADJ: lacking firmness; weak

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(adj.) agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities;

palatable
suitable for consumption.

legitimate (adj.) lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable

artistic creative or imaginative skill in the arts

focusing awareness on a narrowed range of

of attention
stimuli or events

dismiss put away from consideration; reject

imprint a mark or depression made by pressure

give sb name ...

relating to the everyday world as opposed to that

temporal
which is spiritual or eternal

unpleasant and unkind talk about sb who is not

backbiting
present

displace to force to move or flee; to move out of position

cakework ...

changeless remaining the same

sameness lack of variety

(of a person) disorganized and lacking in

scatterbrain
concentration.

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it gives someone a good reason for accusing

actionable
someone in a law court:

a disappointing occasion that was not interesting,

non-event especially one that was expected to be exciting
and important:

an informal exchange or presentation of thoughts

conversational
and feelings

during-event ...

post-event Activities surrounding completion of event

pre-event before

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