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  1. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  2. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  3. sharp
    having a point or thin edge suitable for cutting or piercing
  4. sagacious
    acutely insightful and wise
  5. perspicacious
    mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
  6. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  7. hog
    domestic swine
  8. hoe
    a tool with a flat blade attached to a long handle
  9. gang
    an association of criminals
  10. thus
    from that fact or reason or as a result
  11. plodding
    (of movement) slow and laborious
  12. peck
    hit lightly with a picking motion
  13. poultry
    the flesh of domesticated birds raised for food
  14. molasses
    thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
  15. wooded
    covered with growing trees and bushes etc
  16. cracking
    the act of cracking something
  17. lash
    a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
  18. unlash
    untie the lashing of
  19. lash
    a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
  20. overseer
    a person who directs and manages others
  21. harsh
    disagreeable to the senses
  22. brutish
    resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
  23. beastly
    resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
  24. brute
    resembling a beast
  25. brutish
    resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
  26. indict
    accuse formally of a crime
  27. accuse
    blame for; make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
  28. charge
    assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
  29. indict
    accuse formally of a crime
  30. flogging
    beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
  31. whipping
    beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
  32. lashing
    beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
  33. flagellation
    beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
  34. flogging
    beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
  35. extol
    praise, glorify, or honor
  36. exalt
    praise, glorify, or honor
  37. glorify
    praise or honor
  38. exalt
    praise, glorify, or honor
  39. extol
    praise, glorify, or honor
  40. heathen
    a person who does not acknowledge your god
  41. pagan
    a person following a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion
  42. infidel
    a person who does not acknowledge your god
  43. heathen
    a person who does not acknowledge your god
  44. chivalrous
    attentive and honorable like an ideal knight
  45. knightly
    characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
  46. gallant
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  47. backwardness
    lack of normal development of intellectual capacities
  48. retardation
    the act of slowing down or falling behind
  49. mental retardation
    lack of normal development of intellectual capacities
  50. atraso
    lack of normal development of intellectual capacities
  51. backwardness
    lack of normal development of intellectual capacities
  52. aggrandizement
    the act of increasing the prestige or power of something
  53. elevation
    distance of something above a reference point
  54. engrandecimiento
    an improvement that makes something more agreeable
  55. aggrandizement
    the act of increasing the prestige or power of something
  56. deem
    judge or regard in a particular way
  57. view as
    keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
  58. take for
    keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
  59. hold
    have in one's hands or grip
  60. considerar
    accept as true; take to be true
  61. deem
    judge or regard in a particular way
  62. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
  63. characteristic
    typical or distinctive
  64. lineament
    the characteristic parts of a person's face
  65. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
  66. polish up
    enhance, improve, or perfect something
  67. brush up
    refresh one's memory
  68. polish
    make (a surface) shine
  69. polish up
    enhance, improve, or perfect something
  70. doomed
    people who are destined to die soon
  71. barren
    completely wanting or lacking
  72. sterile
    incapable of reproducing
  73. unfertile
    incapable of reproducing
  74. infertile
    incapable of reproducing
  75. wasteland
    an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
  76. barren
    completely wanting or lacking
  77. similarly
    in like manner
  78. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
  79. likewise
    in a similar manner
  80. similarly
    in like manner
  81. sectional
    related or limited to a distinct region or subdivision of a territory or community or group of people
  82. steadily
    at a continuous rate or pace
  83. steady
    securely in position; not shaky
  84. firm
    not soft or yielding to pressure
  85. unshakable
    marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
  86. steadily
    at a continuous rate or pace
  87. hardened
    converted to solid form (as concrete)
  88. fiery
    like or suggestive of a flame
  89. impassioned
    characterized by intense emotion
  90. flaming
    the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
  91. igneous
    produced by the action of fire or intense heat
  92. fiery
    like or suggestive of a flame
  93. stalwart
    having rugged physical strength
  94. broadly
    in a wide fashion
  95. generally
    usually; as a rule
  96. broadly
    in a wide fashion
  97. able
    having the necessary means or skill to do something
  98. capable
    having ability
  99. able-bodied
    having a strong healthy body
  100. able
    having the necessary means or skill to do something
  101. host
    a person who invites guests to a social event
  102. legion
    a large military unit
  103. horde
    a vast multitude
  104. host
    a person who invites guests to a social event
  105. cornerstone
    the basic or fundamental part on which something depends
  106. foundation
    the basis on which something is grounded
  107. base
    lowest support of a structure
  108. keen
    intense or sharp
  109. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  110. lamentarse
    cry weakly or softly
  111. keen
    intense or sharp
  112. quarrel
    an angry dispute
  113. altercate
    have a disagreement over something
  114. cuestión
    a source of difficulty
  115. choque
    the act of colliding with something
  116. revuelta
    organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
  117. quarrel
    an angry dispute
  118. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  119. intense
    possessing a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
  120. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  121. clang
    a loud resonant repeating noise
  122. retintín
    a loud resonant repeating noise
  123. sonar a metal
    make a loud noise
  124. colisión
    the act of colliding with something
  125. clang
    a loud resonant repeating noise
  126. ominously
    in a manner suggesting something bad will happen
  127. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  128. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  129. threatening
    suggesting or expressive of evil, harm, or danger
  130. inauspicious
    boding ill
  131. menacing
    threatening evil or danger
  132. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  133. ordinance
    an authoritative rule
  134. regulation
    the act of bringing to uniformity
  135. statute
    an act passed by a legislative body
  136. legislative act
    an act passed by a legislative body
  137. estatuto
    an act passed by a legislative body
  138. decreto
    a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
  139. ordinance
    an authoritative rule
  140. binding
    executed with proper legal authority
  141. bind
    secure with or as if with ropes
  142. impediment
    something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
  143. bind
    secure with or as if with ropes
  144. bind
    secure with or as if with ropes
  145. bind
    secure with or as if with ropes
  146. proviso
    a stipulated condition
  147. provision
    the activity of supplying something
  148. disposición
    the act or means of getting rid of something
  149. proviso
    a stipulated condition
  150. blighted
    affected by something that prevents growth or prosperity
  151. spoilt
    (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition
  152. blighted
    affected by something that prevents growth or prosperity
  153. bound up
    closely or inseparably connected or associated with
  154. related
    connected logically or causally or by shared characteristics
  155. wrapped up
    deeply devoted to
  156. bound up
    closely or inseparably connected or associated with
  157. banner
    long strip of cloth or paper for decoration or advertising
  158. insignia
    long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
  159. bandera
    emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
  160. banner
    long strip of cloth or paper for decoration or advertising
  161. flock
    a group of birds
  162. move
    change location
  163. travel
    change location
  164. animal group
    a group of animals
  165. flock
    a group of birds
  166. flock
    a group of birds
  167. flock
    a group of birds
  168. halt
    cause to stop
  169. wrought
    shaped to fit by altering the contours of a pliable mass
  170. molded
    shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
  171. shaped
    having the shape of
  172. wrought
    shaped to fit by altering the contours of a pliable mass
  173. weld
    a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing
  174. unify
    join or combine
  175. merge
    mix together different elements
  176. soldadura
    fastening firmly together
  177. weld
    a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing
  178. seriousness
    an earnest and sincere feeling
  179. serious-mindedness
    the trait of being serious
  180. sincerity
    the quality of being open and truthful
  181. formalidad
    compliance with formal rules
  182. seriedad
    the trait of being serious
  183. earnestness
    the trait of being serious or sincere
  184. courtly
    refined or imposing in manner or appearance
  185. elegant
    refined and tasteful in appearance, behavior, or style
  186. formal
    in accord with established conventions and requirements
  187. courtly
    refined or imposing in manner or appearance
  188. grievance
    a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment
  189. complaint
    an expression of grievance or resentment
  190. grievance
    a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment
  191. cord
    a line made of twisted fibers or threads
  192. cuerda
    a length of cord to which the leader and float and sinker and hook are attached
  193. cabo
    a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
  194. electric cord
    a light insulated conductor for household use
  195. cord
    a line made of twisted fibers or threads
  196. snap
    separate or cause to separate abruptly
  197. snap
    separate or cause to separate abruptly
  198. snap
    separate or cause to separate abruptly
  199. totter
    move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
  200. bambolearse
    hang freely
  201. tambalearse
    fall suddenly and sharply
  202. totter
    move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
  203. breath
    the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
  204. sigh
    breathe out deeply and heavily
  205. suspirar
    heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
  206. suspiro
    an utterance made by exhaling audibly
  207. suspire
    heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
  208. suspiration
    an utterance made by exhaling audibly
  209. sigh
    breathe out deeply and heavily
  210. dim
    lacking in light; not bright or harsh
  211. unabashed
    not embarrassed
  212. unembarrassed
    not embarrassed
  213. unabashed
    not embarrassed
  214. thence
    from that place or from there
  215. honeycombed
    pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
  216. scores
    a large number or amount
  217. seize
    take hold of; grab
  218. sequester
    keep away from others
  219. confiscate
    take temporary possession of a security by legal authority
  220. take over
    seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
  221. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
  222. capture
    seize as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
  223. conquer
    take possession of by force, as after an invasion
  224. grab
    take or seize suddenly
  225. get hold of
    get into one's hands, take physically
  226. seize
    take hold of; grab
  227. arouse
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  228. despertar
    the act of waking
  229. incitar
    press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
  230. arouse
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  231. irreconcilable
    impossible to bring into accord
  232. reconcilable
    capable of being reconciled
  233. stirred
    set into a usually circular motion in order to mix or blend
  234. agitated
    physically disturbed or set in motion
  235. moved
    being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
  236. stimulated
    emotionally aroused
  237. stirred
    set into a usually circular motion in order to mix or blend
  238. torn
    unable to choose between two contrary options
  239. torn
    unable to choose between two contrary options
  240. comprise
    be made of
  241. integrar
    make into a whole or make part of a whole
  242. contener
    overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable
  243. contain
    hold or have within
  244. comprise
    be made of
  245. flock
    a group of birds
  246. forestall
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  247. imposibilitar
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  248. estorbar
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  249. prevent
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  250. forbid
    command against
  251. forestall
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  252. grant
    let have
  253. grant
    let have
  254. grant
    let have
  255. eager
    having or showing keen interest or intense desire
  256. eager
    having or showing keen interest or intense desire
  257. enthusiastic
    having or showing great excitement and interest
  258. raring
    (usually followed by `to') full of eagerness
  259. anxious
    causing or fraught with or showing nervousness
  260. eager
    having or showing keen interest or intense desire
  261. stern
    serious and harsh in manner or behavior
  262. relentless
    never-ceasing
  263. popa
    the rear part of a ship
  264. stern
    serious and harsh in manner or behavior
  265. enrage
    make someone extremely or violently angry
  266. enfurecer
    make angry
  267. anger
    the state of being very annoyed
  268. encolerizar
    make angry
  269. enrage
    make someone extremely or violently angry
  270. supersede
    take the place or move into the position of
  271. replace
    put something back where it belongs
  272. supersede
    take the place or move into the position of
  273. curry
    a South Asian dish flavored with a spice mixture
  274. tamely
    in a tame manner
  275. tame
    brought from wildness into a domesticated state
  276. amansar
    overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable
  277. domar
    overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable
  278. undeceived
    freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
  279. struck
    (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
  280. clergyman
    a male religious leader, especially a Christian one
  281. clérigo
    a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
  282. clergyman
    a male religious leader, especially a Christian one
  283. layman
    someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
  284. lego
    someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
  285. secular
    someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
  286. layman
    someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
  287. assail
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  288. attack
    an offensive against an enemy
  289. assault
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  290. assail
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  291. hitherto
    up to this point; until the present time
  292. up to now
    prior to the present time
  293. until now
    used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
  294. so far
    to the degree or extent that
  295. hitherto
    up to this point; until the present time
  296. about-face
    the act of pivoting 180 degrees
  297. effigy
    a representation of a person
  298. image
    a visual representation produced on a surface
  299. simulacrum
    a representation of a person
  300. effigy
    a representation of a person
  301. toll
    a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges
  302. toll
    a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges
  303. toll
    a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges
  304. hoot
    a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
  305. ululato
    a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
  306. hoot
    a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
  307. groan
    an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
  308. gemir
    cry weakly or softly
  309. protestar
    argue in protest or opposition
  310. groan
    an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
  311. straddle
    sit or stand astride of
  312. renown
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  313. renombre
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  314. celebridad
    any joyous diversion
  315. renown
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  316. gaunt
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  317. bony
    composed of or containing rigid connective tissue
  318. skeletal
    relating to a structure made of bones and cartilage
  319. cadaverous
    of or relating to a corpse
  320. spring
    move forward by leaps and bounds
  321. spring
    move forward by leaps and bounds
  322. ruffian
    a cruel and brutal fellow
  323. hooligan
    a rowdy, violent, and typically youthful troublemaker
  324. bully
    discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
  325. ruffian
    a cruel and brutal fellow
  326. drag on
    last unnecessarily long
  327. keen
    intense or sharp
  328. keen
    intense or sharp
  329. blunder
    an embarrassing mistake
  330. blunder
    an embarrassing mistake
  331. strand
    a group of fibers twisted together to form a thread or rope
  332. shore
    the land along the edge of a body of water
  333. strand
    a group of fibers twisted together to form a thread or rope
  334. strand
    a group of fibers twisted together to form a thread or rope
  335. fetter
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
  336. grillos
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
  337. encadenar
    restrain with fetters
  338. fetter
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
  339. flee
    run away quickly
  340. escapar
    fail to experience
  341. evadirse
    fail to experience
  342. huir
    fail to experience
  343. flee
    run away quickly
  344. hasten
    move fast
  345. rush
    act or move at high speed
  346. hasten
    move fast
  347. hasten
    move fast
  348. cane
    a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane
  349. walking stick
    a stick carried in the hand for support in walking
  350. cane
    a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane
  351. grossly
    in a gross manner
  352. gross
    lacking fine distinctions or detail
  353. grossly
    in a gross manner
  354. flaunt
    display proudly
  355. show off
    display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
  356. ostentate
    display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
  357. flaunt
    display proudly
  358. stigma
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
  359. estigma
    an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod
  360. stigma
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
  361. bondage
    the state of being under the control of another person
  362. subjugation
    forced submission to control by others
  363. esclavitud
    the state of being under the control of another person
  364. cautiverio
    the state of being under the control of another person
  365. bondage
    the state of being under the control of another person
  366. scourge
    something causing misery or death
  367. flagellum
    a lash-like appendage used for locomotion
  368. flagellate
    whip or scourge; punish as if by whipping
  369. terror
    fearful expectation or anticipation
  370. amenaza
    declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another
  371. scourge
    something causing misery or death
  372. outwardly
    in outward appearance
  373. squat
    sit on one's heels
  374. stumpy
    short and thick
  375. low-set
    lower than average
  376. squat
    sit on one's heels
  377. crouch
    the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
  378. hunker down
    crouch or squat into a low position
  379. ponerse de cuclillas
    sit on one's heels
  380. squat
    sit on one's heels
  381. squat
    sit on one's heels
  382. lanky
    tall and thin and having long slender limbs
  383. countenance
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  384. semblante
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  385. fisonomía
    the visual appearance of something or someone
  386. semblante
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  387. countenance
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  388. surmounted
    having something on top
  389. surmount
    get on top of; deal with successfully
  390. shock
    an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
  391. agglomerate
    form into one cluster
  392. cumulus
    a globular cloud
  393. cúmulo
    several things grouped together or considered as a whole
  394. montón
    a list in which the next item to be removed is the item most recently stored (LIFO)
  395. shock
    an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
  396. shock
    an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
  397. shock
    an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
  398. shrewdness
    intelligence manifested by being astute
  399. perspicacity
    the ability to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly
  400. astuteness
    the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas
  401. sagacidad
    intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
  402. perspicacia
    intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
  403. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  404. shrewdness
    intelligence manifested by being astute
  405. blight
    any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
  406. blight
    any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
  407. bold
    fearless and daring
  408. avowal
    a statement asserting the truth of something
  409. confesión
    a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party
  410. afirmación
    (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
  411. affirmation
    the act of asserting or stating something
  412. avouchment
    a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
  413. avowal
    a statement asserting the truth of something
  414. underlying
    in the nature of something though not readily apparent
  415. subjacent
    lying nearby but lower
  416. inherent
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
  417. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
  418. underlying
    in the nature of something though not readily apparent
  419. mill
    a facility for manufacturing
  420. factory
    a plant with facilities for manufacturing
  421. manufactory
    a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
  422. mill
    a facility for manufacturing
  423. mill
    a facility for manufacturing
  424. thriving
    very lively and profitable
  425. booming
    having a loud and deep sound
  426. flourishing
    very lively and profitable
  427. prospering
    very lively and profitable
  428. roaring
    very lively and profitable
  429. thriving
    very lively and profitable
  430. scatter
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  431. spread out
    extend in one or more directions
  432. spread
    distribute or disperse widely
  433. scatter
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  434. slum
    a district of a city marked by poverty
  435. slum area
    a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
  436. barrio bajo
    a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
  437. slum
    a district of a city marked by poverty
  438. trunk line
    a telephone line connecting two exchanges directly
  439. endowed
    provided or supplied or equipped with
  440. dowered
    supplied with a dower or dowry
  441. endowed
    provided or supplied or equipped with
  442. mighty
    having or showing great strength, force, or intensity
  443. powerful
    having great force or effect
  444. right
    free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
  445. mighty
    having or showing great strength, force, or intensity
  446. homestead
    the house and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
  447. prejudice
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  448. preconception
    an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
  449. prejudice
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  450. keen
    intense or sharp
  451. underlay
    put (something) under or beneath
  452. engender
    call forth
  453. generate
    bring into existence
  454. array
    an impressive display or assortment
  455. filibuster
    a tactic for delaying legislation by making long speeches
  456. aim
    point or cause to go towards
  457. purpose
    what something is used for
  458. objective
    the goal intended to be attained
  459. target
    a reference point to shoot at
  460. aim
    point or cause to go towards
  461. stagecoach
    a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns
  462. plunge
    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  463. immerse
    cause to be submerged
  464. schism
    division of a group into opposing factions
  465. split
    separate into parts or portions
  466. rift
    a narrow fissure in rock
  467. rupture
    the act of making a sudden noisy break
  468. schism
    division of a group into opposing factions
  469. render
    give or supply
  470. render
    give or supply
  471. meaningless
    having no meaning or direction or purpose
  472. reiterate
    say, state, or perform again
  473. infringement
    an act that disregards an agreement or a right
  474. infraction
    a violation of a law or rule
  475. violation
    an act that disregards an agreement or a right
  476. infringement
    an act that disregards an agreement or a right
  477. sound
    mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
  478. candor
    the quality of being honest and straightforward
  479. directness
    trueness of course toward a goal
  480. frankness
    the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
  481. forthrightness
    the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
  482. fairness
    conformity with rules or standards
  483. candid
    openly straightforward and direct without secretiveness
  484. candor
    the quality of being honest and straightforward
  485. enact
    order by virtue of superior authority; decree
  486. enact
    order by virtue of superior authority; decree
  487. enact
    order by virtue of superior authority; decree
  488. mule
    hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse
  489. feud
    a bitter quarrel between two parties
  490. contend
    compete for something
  491. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
  492. battle
    a hostile meeting of opposing military forces
  493. feud
    a bitter quarrel between two parties
  494. rage
    a feeling of intense anger
  495. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  496. bring up
    raise from a lower to a higher position
  497. raise
    move upwards
  498. nurture
    provide with nourishment
  499. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  500. noncommittal
    refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action
  501. adjourn
    close at the end of a session
  502. withdraw
    pull back or move away or backward
  503. retire
    withdraw from active participation
  504. break up
    break or cause to break into pieces
  505. recess
    a state when work or action are paused
  506. adjourn
    close at the end of a session
  507. van
    a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight
  508. rail-splitter
    a laborer who splits logs to build split-rail fences
  509. wrought
    shaped to fit by altering the contours of a pliable mass
  510. molded
    shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
  511. shaped
    having the shape of
  512. wrought
    shaped to fit by altering the contours of a pliable mass
  513. high pitch
    a pitch that is perceived as above other pitches
  514. pitch
    the high or low quality of a sound
  515. place
    a point located with respect to surface features of a region
  516. position
    the particular part of space occupied by something
  517. pitch
    the high or low quality of a sound
  518. yearning
    prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
  519. longing
    prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
  520. hungriness
    a physiological need for food
  521. yearn
    desire strongly or persistently
  522. yearning
    prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
  523. plank
    a wooden board used for building or making a structure
  524. plank
    a wooden board used for building or making a structure
  525. potent
    having or wielding force or authority
  526. powerful
    having great force or effect
  527. strong
    having strength or power greater than average or expected
  528. stiff
    incapable of or resistant to bending
  529. stiff
    incapable of or resistant to bending
  530. potent
    having or wielding force or authority
  531. frenzy
    state of violent mental agitation
  532. fury
    the property of being wild or turbulent
  533. hysteria
    state of violent mental agitation
  534. craze
    state of violent mental agitation
  535. delirium
    a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion
  536. furor
    an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
  537. frenesí
    state of violent mental agitation
  538. frenzy
    state of violent mental agitation
  539. save
    bring into safety
  540. sequel
    something that follows something else
  541. continuation
    the act of carrying on with an activity without interruption
  542. subsequence
    something that follows something else
  543. sequel
    something that follows something else
  544. conscription
    compulsory military service
  545. reclutamiento
    compulsory military service
  546. servicio militar obligatorio
    compulsory military service
  547. conscription
    compulsory military service
  548. pique
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  549. irritation
    something that causes annoyance or trouble
  550. offend
    cause to feel resentment or indignation
  551. resentimiento
    a feeling of anger caused by being offended
  552. irritación
    something that causes irritation and annoyance
  553. pique
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  554. verdict
    findings of a jury on issues submitted to it for decision
  555. finding of fact
    (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
  556. veredicto
    (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
  557. verdict
    findings of a jury on issues submitted to it for decision
  558. nullification
    counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
  559. founder
    a person who establishes some institution
  560. collapse
    break down, literally or metaphorically
  561. break
    destroy the integrity of
  562. founder
    a person who establishes some institution
Created on Sat May 02 17:46:07 EDT 2009 (updated Sun May 10 17:02:35 EDT 2009)

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