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a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem

the principal character in a work of fiction

an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

peculiar to the individual

characterized by intense emotion

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil

immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

strengthen and support with rewards

turn away from by persuasion

flow over or cover completely

import or export without paying customs duties

a disposition to behave aggressively

boil slowly at low temperature

deteriorate in health

a prediction of the course of a disease

provide physical relief, as from pain

conceal or hide

an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

draw from specific cases for more general cases

potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

(often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of

the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms

utter indistinctly

most frequent or common

excessively fat

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

speak out against

a person appointed or elected to represent others

recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances

try to stir up public opinion

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

a statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.)

not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness

suppress or crush completely

given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

free from a burden, evil, or distress

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

the authority of a state to govern another state

someone who acts as assistant

any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

cause to feel sure; give reassurance to

(with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

cause to be slowed down or delayed

thunderous verbal attack

a foreboding about what is about to happen

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

carefree and happy and lighthearted

aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery

overfull as with blood

fraught with danger

exceptionally bad or displeasing

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

close in time; about to occur

predict from an omen

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account

of very great significance

contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

become worse or disintegrate

steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

an obstruction in a pipe or tube

work hard

the trait of spending extravagantly

a light fitful sleep

provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

not plain; decorative or ornamented

secret agreement

in opposition to a civil authority or government

free of deceit

lacking wit or imagination

unpleasantly cold and damp

of an obscure nature

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

cancel officially

cause to assemble or enlist in the military

including everything

someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

a document giving an official instruction or command

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

pierce with many holes

a quantity of no importance

serving to bring to mind

forceful exertion

have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

make calm or still

reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)

a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society

a line of people or vehicles waiting for something

the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government

an association of companies for some definite purpose

physically weak

combining into a solid mass

something added to complete or embellish or make perfect

of persons

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet

unrestrained and violent

move away from each other

a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility

walk as if unable to control one's movements

a violent disturbance

a cruel and oppressive dictator

marked by harshly abusive criticism

arrange for sexual partners for others

(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

find repugnant

providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

with little or no preparation or forethought

a shape that spreads outward

sharpen with a hone

a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

inactive but capable of becoming active

completely wanting or lacking

a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church)

cause to move forward with force

concise and full of meaning

resistant to guidance or discipline

keenly distressing to the mind or feelings

incapable of being placated

appeal or request earnestly

commitment to some purpose

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

select something or someone for a specific purpose

lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance

support and strengthen

lasting a very short time

a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant

a person authorized to act for another

despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

the action of taking out something (especially using effort or force)

the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other

come into or dock at a wharf

supply with an excess of

having a relatively high resistance to flow

make worse

a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged

engaged in war

come from

cylinder forming a long narrow part of something

according to schedule or without delay; on time

a secret store of valuables or money

a useful or valuable quality

a connection that fastens things together

(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower

being or involving basic facts or principles

reflect deeply on a subject

someone who is punished for the errors of others

think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

the time when something ends

make similar

the act of convening

relating to or concerned in sensation

brusque and surly and forbidding

of or relating to the biological study of physiology

intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

corresponding in size or degree or extent

exercise authority over; as of nations

have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

go against, as of rules and laws

disagreeable sounds

loud confusing disagreeable sounds

the property of sounding harmonious

wander from a direct course or at random

a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

be a hindrance or obstacle to

give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another

intense or sharp

advertize in strongly positive terms

something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development

the relation of something to the matter at hand

the taking possession of something by legal process

become distinct and acquire a different character

an ancestor in the direct line

a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties

breaking of hard tissue such as bone

subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

the state of being held in low esteem

write out from speech, notes, etc.

the study or investigation of ancestry and family history

an undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor)

having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

remove from its packing

based on sound reasoning or evidence

not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

concerned with practical matters

become gelatinous

a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

give or supply

capable of being apprehended or understood

the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

free from danger or risk

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent

causing consternation

marked by extreme and violent energy

an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

make subservient; force to submit or subdue

turn away from; give up

an act of atrocious cruelty

representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned

someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice

for or by a group rather than individuals

the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts

the state of being allied or confederated

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

having the nature of vice

incapable of being overcome or subdued

a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

a number to be divided by another number

known widely and usually unfavorably

driving or forcing

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

draw back, as with fear or pain

disposed to venture or take risks

a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

having material or physical form or substance

a person who dissents from some established policy

standing above others in quality or position

the condition of bearing fruit

ending in a sharp point

a person who initiates a course of action

(antiquity) a temple to all the gods

reflect deeply on a subject

an argument opposed to a proposal

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

the combination of ideas into a complex whole

wisdom in the management of public affairs

using force to cause something to occur

attempt by employing effort

not based on fact or investigation

something causing misery or death

form into a solid mass or whole

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning

dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity

having a constant ratio

capable of being perceived by the mind or senses

deserving or inciting pity

having no precedent; novel

the act of passing something along from one person or group to another

a small contrasting part of something

make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

give or supply

having the character of an anecdote

an especially rich vein of precious ore

out of proportion

marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death

of or relating to or characterized by fever

instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

devouring or craving food in great quantities

a cry of sorrow and grief

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

expressing much in few words

the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)

to put down by force or authority

the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

obtain by coercion or intimidation

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

a large entrance or reception room or area

gather or bring together

provoke or stir up

one of a (chiefly European) class of agricultural laborers

a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

make a break in

show to be right by providing justification or proof

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

yield to another's wish or opinion

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

complete confidence in a person or plan etc

avoid (one's assigned duties)

a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

to cause to separate and go in different directions

strong and sharp;"the pungent taste of radishes"

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic

the condition of being varied

a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose

marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefs

mixed feelings or emotions

impose and collect

contain or hold; have within

something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

alongside each other, facing in the same direction

a friendly nation

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

equip with sails or masts

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

(boxing) a blow with the fist

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

get or derive

an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way

requiring sitting or little activity

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

decorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone fitted together in a mosaic

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband

grow vigorously

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

a social scientist who specializes in anthropology

a shortage of rainfall

kindly endorsement and guidance

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment

draw someone's attention away from something

incapable of being reversed

marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status

the act of conceding or yielding

leave or give by will after one's death

depriving one of self-esteem

being of crucial importance

cause to become awake or conscious

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree

a ruler who is unconstrained by law

cook in nearly boiling water

be a hindrance or obstacle to

insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have

a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

serving or tending to repel

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

the condition of prospering; having good fortune

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

do away with

perceptible by the senses or intellect

at or constituting a border or edge

the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)

happen simultaneously

the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

impose something unpleasant

in a deliberate unhurried manner

one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis

postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

beginning again

a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights

make children

suspension of an ongoing activity

putting a condemned person to death

impose and collect

capable of meeting financial obligations

turn away or aside

be persistent, refuse to stop

the basis on which something is grounded

the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away

make a mathematical calculation or computation

avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified

a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together

situated or running side by side

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

the reestablishing of cordial relations

a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action

remove completely from recognition or memory

the act of repressing; control by holding down

excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with

ludicrously odd

resist doing something

a large military unit

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

use or manipulate to one's advantage

a heavy rain

lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance

a person who says one thing and does another

a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn

not injurious to physical or mental health

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions

of or relating to or formed from words in general

a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

turn aside; turn away from

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

a movement downward

a brief or incomplete view

a state of deep-seated ill-will

represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

an impression that something might be the case

a piece broken off or cut off of something else

(sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

a shelter from danger or hardship

the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated

characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment

run away quickly

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze

poor enough to need help from others

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

being in the earliest stages of development

native to or confined to a certain region

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

turned or twisted to one side

having two sides or parts

an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers

act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

rise rapidly

secure and keep for possible future use or application

a large gathering of people

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

a person who is frightened and in need of help

fill or cover completely, usually with water

the edge of a steep place

the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances

follow in or as if in pursuit

injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation

a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation

be exposed

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

a reflex response to sudden pain

cause someone to believe an untruth

a vaguely specified social event

a sudden and violent collapse

moderate to inferior in quality

the act of expelling a person from their native land

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

let have

accept an excuse for

find or declare guilty

a long narrow excavation in the earth

used or applied in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law