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  1. sunbathe
    expose one's body to the sun
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  2. demote
    assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  3. worsen
    grow worse
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  4. waive
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  5. shave
    remove body hair with a razor
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  6. sew
    create (clothes) with cloth
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  7. fulfill
    meet a want or need
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  8. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  9. rip
    tear or be torn violently
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  10. withstand
    resist or confront with resistance
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  11. defy
    resist or confront with resistance
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  12. cope
    come to terms with
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  13. ward
    a person who is under the protection of another
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  14. behave
    act in a certain manner
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  15. forbid
    command against
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  16. achieve
    gain with effort
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  17. swell
    increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  18. borrow
    get temporarily
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  19. bloom
    produce or yield flowers
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  20. complain
    express discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  21. lend
    give temporarily; let have for a limited time
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  22. steal
    take without the owner's consent
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  23. brush
    an implement that has hairs or bristles set into a handle
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  24. sweep
    clean by using a broom or as if with a broom
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  25. deserve
    be worthy
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  26. fetch
    go or come after and bring or take back
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  27. sink
    fall or descend to a lower place or level
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  28. pursue
    follow in an effort to capture
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  29. tend
    have a disposition to do or be something; be inclined
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  30. climb
    go up or advance
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  31. owe
    be obliged to pay or repay
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  32. survey
    determining opinions by interviewing people
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  33. grasp
    hold firmly
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  34. wave
    (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  35. gather
    assemble or get together
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  36. aim
    point or cause to go towards
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  37. treat
    apply a process to with the aim of preparing for a purpose
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  38. regret
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  39. beg
    make a solicitation or entreaty for something
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  40. belong
    be owned by; be in the possession of
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  41. blame
    an accusation that one is responsible for some misdeed
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  42. afford
    have the financial means to do something or buy something
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  43. drop
    let fall to the ground
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  44. catch
    take hold of so as to seize or stop the motion of
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  45. throw
    propel through the air
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  46. guess
    expect, believe, or suppose
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  47. shut
    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  48. trust
    belief in the honesty and reliability of others
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  49. rise
    move upward
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  50. wonder
    the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  51. carry
    physically move while supporting, by vehicle, hands, or body
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  52. land
    the solid part of the earth's surface
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  53. deal
    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  54. age
    how long something has existed
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  55. lay
    put into a certain place
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  56. face
    the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin
    waive fulfill worsen swell demote steal achieve guess behave lend borrow blame complain forbid land sunbathe regret beg
    wonder gather shave carry brush catch bear tend aim treat rip drop shut wave
    deal belong afford fetch puor owe throw
    sink pursue trust survey ward lay cope defy rise withstand sew foster
    bloom climb face grasp age deserve sweep
  57. get rid of
    dispose of
  58. bear
    be pregnant with
Created on Mon Nov 07 09:43:35 EST 2011

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