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  1. lead
    take somebody somewhere
  2. too
    to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
  3. two
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one
  4. further
    to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage
  5. farther
    more distant in especially space or time
  6. fewer
    quantifier meaning a smaller number of
  7. less
    a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
  8. homophone
    a word pronounced the same with another meaning or spelling
  9. believe
    accept as true; take to be true
  10. weird
    strikingly odd or unusual
  11. fierce
    marked by extreme and violent energy
  12. gauge
    an instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity
  13. recruit
    cause to assemble or enlist in the military
  14. completely
    with everything necessary
  15. beige
    of a light grayish-brown color
  16. thoughtful
    exhibiting or characterized by careful consideration
  17. decision
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
  18. preserve
    keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
  19. polite
    showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
  20. century
    a period of 100 years
Created on Mon Oct 01 09:11:24 EDT 2012 (updated Mon Oct 01 09:12:12 EDT 2012)

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