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  1. abduct
    take away to an undisclosed location against their will
  2. aberrant
    markedly different from an accepted norm
  3. aberration
    a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  4. abominable
    unequivocally detestable
  5. absolve
    grant remission of a sin to
  6. accession
    the act of attaining a new office or right or position
  7. accompaniment
    a musical part that supports other musical parts
  8. accuse
    blame for; make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
  9. acrimonious
    marked by strong resentment or cynicism
  10. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  11. adaptable
    capable of fitting a particular situation or use
  12. adept
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  13. adorable
    lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
  14. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  15. adverse
    in an opposing direction
  16. adversity
    a state of misfortune or affliction
  17. advocacy
    active support of an idea or cause
  18. affliction
    a cause of great suffering and distress
  19. affluence
    abundant wealth
  20. aggravate
    make worse
  21. agnostic
    a person who claims the existence of God is unknowable
  22. agony
    intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
  23. alibi
    proof that someone accused of a crime could not have done it
  24. allege
    report or maintain
  25. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  26. altercation
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  27. ambivalent
    uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
  28. ambush
    the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
  29. amend
    make revisions to
  30. amicably
    in a friendly manner
  31. amuse
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
  32. anecdote
    short account of an incident
  33. anon
    (old-fashioned or informal) in a little while
  34. anonymity
    the state of being unknown
  35. anonymous
    having no known name or identity or known source
  36. anticipate
    regard something as probable or likely
  37. anticipated
    expected hopefully
  38. anticipation
    the act of predicting, as by reasoning about the future
  39. apprehension
    fearful expectation or anticipation
  40. arduous
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  41. articulate
    express or state clearly
  42. assent
    agree or express agreement
  43. astonishing
    so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
  44. astound
    affect with wonder
  45. asylum
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  46. atrocious
    shockingly brutal or cruel
  47. auspicate
    indicate by signs
  48. authentic
    not counterfeit or copied
  49. autism
    a condition involving social and communication difficulties
  50. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  51. bantering
    cleverly amusing in tone
  52. baptism
    a sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
  53. barbarian
    a member of an uncivilized people
  54. beguile
    attract; cause to be enamored
  55. bemused
    perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
  56. bereavement
    state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
  57. betrayal
    the quality of aiding an enemy
  58. bewilder
    cause to be confused emotionally
  59. blithe
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  60. bona fide
    not counterfeit or copied
  61. botch
    make a mess of, destroy, or ruin
  62. boulder
    a large smooth mass of rock detached from a place of origin
  63. bout
    a period of indeterminate length marked by some condition
  64. brace
    a support that steadies or strengthens something else
  65. brawl
    quarrel or fight noisily, angrily or disruptively
  66. brazen
    not held back by conventional ideas of behavior
  67. brigade
    army unit smaller than a division
  68. brink
    the edge of a steep place
  69. brittle
    having little elasticity
  70. brouhaha
    a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits
  71. bulge
    swell or protrude outwards
  72. bustle
    move or cause to move energetically or busily
  73. camaraderie
    the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
  74. captivate
    attract; cause to be enamored
  75. carcass
    the dead body of an animal
  76. cease
    put an end to a state or an activity
  77. censure
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  78. chaff
    material consisting of seed coverings and pieces of stem
  79. chaos
    formless state of matter before the creation of the cosmos
  80. clamor
    utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
  81. clamorous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  82. coalition
    the union of diverse things into one body or form or group
  83. coherence
    the state of sticking together
  84. cohesion
    the state of sticking together
  85. colander
    bowl-shaped strainer used to wash or drain foods
  86. colossal
    so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
  87. combat
    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
  88. communalism
    the practice of communal living and common ownership
  89. compassionate
    showing or having sympathy for another's suffering
  90. compel
    force somebody to do something
  91. complacency
    the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
  92. composure
    steadiness of mind under stress
  93. comprehensive
    including all or everything
  94. conceal
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  95. concede
    give over
  96. concussion
    injury to the brain caused by a blow
  97. confounded
    perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
  98. confront
    oppose, as in hostility or a competition
  99. conjure
    summon into action or bring into existence
  100. connivance
    agreement on a secret plot
  101. consensus
    agreement in the judgment reached by a group as a whole
  102. consent
    give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
  103. consent
    give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
  104. conspiracy
    a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act
  105. contemplate
    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
  106. contempt
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  107. contend
    compete for something
  108. contentious
    showing an inclination to disagree
  109. contorted
    twisted, especially as in pain or struggle
  110. contraption
    a small mechanical device or tool
  111. conundrum
    a difficult problem
  112. convene
    meet formally
  113. converge
    be adjacent or come together
  114. conversant
    well informed about or knowing thoroughly
  115. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
  116. corpus
    a collection of writings
  117. courage
    a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain
  118. dampen
    lessen in force or effect
  119. daunt
    cause to lose courage
  120. daunting
    discouraging through fear
  121. dawn
    the first light of day
  122. debauch
    a wild gathering
  123. deception
    a misleading falsehood
  124. deceptive
    deliberately designed to mislead
  125. defer
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  126. deficit
    an amount that is less than expected or required
  127. defy
    resist or confront with resistance
  128. deliberation
    careful consideration
  129. denizen
    a plant or animal naturalized in a region
  130. deplorable
    of very poor quality or condition
  131. depose
    force to leave an office
  132. deposition
    the act of putting something somewhere
  133. deprive
    take away
  134. deprived
    marked by a state of extreme poverty
  135. despair
    a state in which all hope is lost or absent
  136. detain
    cause to be slowed down or delayed
  137. deter
    turn away from as by fear or persuasion
  138. deterrent
    something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
  139. detrimental
    causing harm or injury
  140. devastating
    wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
  141. dexterity
    adroitness in using the hands
  142. dialect
    the usage or vocabulary characteristic of a group of people
  143. dichotomy
    a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
  144. dilapidated
    in a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration
  145. diminish
    decrease in size, extent, or range
  146. diminishing
    becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
  147. din
    a loud, harsh, or strident noise
  148. dingy
    thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
  149. dire
    fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
  150. dirge
    a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person
  151. discern
    perceive, recognize, or detect
  152. discernable
    able to be perceived by the senses or intellect
  153. dismal
    causing dejection
  154. dismay
    the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
  155. disposition
    your usual mood
  156. disrepute
    the state of being held in low esteem
  157. diverse
    distinctly dissimilar or unlike
  158. diversity
    noticeable variety
  159. docile
    easily handled or managed
  160. dodgy
    of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk
  161. doldrums
    a state of inactivity
  162. doom
    an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
  163. dossier
    papers containing detailed information about a person
  164. drone
    make a monotonous low dull sound
  165. dubious
    fraught with uncertainty or doubt
  166. dumbfounded
    as if rendered speechless with astonishment and surprise
  167. dwindle
    become smaller or lose substance
  168. ebb
    the outward flow of the tide
  169. efficacy
    capacity or power to produce a desired result
  170. efficacy
    capacity or power to produce a desired result
  171. effulgent
    radiating or as if radiating light
  172. elusive
    skillful at evading capture
  173. embark
    go on board
  174. embody
    represent in physical form
  175. emotive
    characterized by feeling
  176. empathize
    be understanding of
  177. empathy
    understanding and entering into another's feelings
  178. emphasis
    intensity or forcefulness of expression
  179. emphasize
    stress or single out as important
  180. emphatically
    in a forceful manner; with emphasis
  181. endeavor
    attempt by employing effort
  182. endemic
    native to or confined to a certain region
  183. endurance
    a state of surviving; remaining alive
  184. endurance
    a state of surviving; remaining alive
  185. endure
    undergo or be subjected to
  186. enormous
    extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree
  187. ensue
    take place or happen afterward or as a result
  188. ensue
    take place or happen afterward or as a result
  189. envious
    painfully desirous of another's advantages
  190. envious
    painfully desirous of another's advantages
  191. envious
    painfully desirous of another's advantages
  192. envisage
    form a mental image of something that is not present
  193. epicenter
    a point on the Earth's surface directly above an earthquake
  194. epidemic
    a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
  195. epilogue
    a short speech by an actor at the end of a play
  196. errand
    a short trip taken in the performance of a necessary task
  197. erupt
    start suddenly
  198. espionage
    the systematic use of spies to obtain secrets
  199. esteem
    the condition of being honored
  200. evade
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
  201. evocative
    serving to bring to mind
  202. exaggerate
    enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
  203. exile
    the act of expelling a person from their native land
  204. expediency
    the quality of being suited to the end in view
  205. expedite
    process fast and efficiently
  206. exquisite
    delicately beautiful
  207. extravaganza
    any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment
  208. facet
    a distinct feature or element in a problem
  209. fanfare
    a short lively tune played on brass instruments
  210. fatality
    the quality of being able to cause death
  211. fatuous
    devoid of intelligence
  212. ferocity
    the property of being aggressive or forceful
  213. ferry
    a boat transporting people or vehicles over a body of water
  214. filthy
    disgustingly dirty
  215. finagle
    achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
  216. fledgling
    young bird that has just become capable of flying
  217. flick
    throw or toss with a quick motion
  218. flounder
    move clumsily or struggle to move, as in mud or water
  219. foil
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  220. folly
    the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
  221. foment
    try to stir up
  222. forensic
    used in the investigation of facts or evidence in court
  223. foresee
    realize beforehand
  224. fortitude
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
  225. fortune
    your overall circumstances or condition in life
  226. fossil
    the remains of a plant or animal from a past geological age
  227. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  228. foyer
    a large entrance or reception room or area
  229. fraught
    filled with or attended with
  230. fray
    wear away by rubbing
  231. fret
    be agitated or irritated
  232. fringe
    an ornamental border of short lengths of hanging threads
  233. frivolity
    the trait of being not serious or sensible
  234. frontier
    a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
  235. furlough
    a temporary leave of absence, especially from military duty
  236. furtive
    secret and sly
  237. fuss
    an excited state of agitation
  238. gaffe
    a socially awkward or tactless act
  239. gait
    an animal's manner of moving
  240. gamut
    a complete extent or range
  241. geniality
    a disposition to be friendly and approachable
  242. gesture
    motion of hands or body to emphasize a thought or feeling
  243. glut
    supply with an excess of
  244. grapple
    work hard to come to terms with or deal with something
  245. grid
    a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines
  246. grim
    harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
  247. guile
    shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
  248. guilty
    responsible for or chargeable with wrongdoing
  249. harrowing
    causing extreme distress
  250. hatch
    a movable barrier covering an entrance
  251. haul
    draw slowly or heavily
  252. hideous
    grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
  253. hinder
    be an obstacle to
  254. hinterland
    a remote and undeveloped area
  255. hoodwink
    conceal one's true motives from
  256. humiliation
    depriving one of self-esteem
  257. hysteria
    state of violent mental agitation
  258. idiom
    expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from its words
  259. imminent
    close in time; about to occur
  260. immoral
    deliberately violating principles of right and wrong
  261. impeccable
    without error or flaw
  262. impecunious
    not having enough money to pay for necessities
  263. impetuous
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
  264. implication
    something that is inferred
  265. impromptu
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  266. inalienable
    incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another
  267. incarnation
    act of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas
  268. incumbent
    necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
  269. incursion
    the act of entering some territory or domain
  270. indigenous
    originating where it is found
  271. indite
    produce a literary work
  272. induce
    cause to act in a specified manner
  273. indulge
    yield to; give satisfaction to
  274. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  275. infer
    conclude by reasoning
  276. inflate
    fill with gas or air
  277. inflict
    impose something unpleasant
  278. influx
    the process of flowing in
  279. instinct
    inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to stimuli
  280. intangible
    incapable of being perceived by the senses, especially touch
  281. intercept
    seize, interrupt, or stop something on its way
  282. interment
    the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
  283. intimidate
    compel or deter by or as if by threats
  284. intimidate
    compel or deter by or as if by threats
  285. intricate
    having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
  286. intrinsic
    belonging to a thing by its very nature
  287. intrude
    enter uninvited
  288. intrusion
    entrance by force or without permission or welcome
  289. kin
    a person related to another or others
  290. kindle
    catch fire
  291. lacerate
    cut or tear irregularly
  292. lament
    a cry of sorrow and grief
  293. latter
    the second of two or the second mentioned of two
  294. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  295. levity
    a manner lacking seriousness
  296. levy
    impose and collect
  297. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  298. loom
    a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
  299. lucid
    transparently clear; easily understandable
  300. lull
    make calm or still
  301. lurk
    lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
  302. lush
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  303. majestic
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  304. malignant
    dangerous to health
  305. manifestation
    a clear appearance
  306. massacre
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
  307. meager
    deficient in amount or quality or extent
  308. melee
    a noisy riotous fight
  309. miscreant
    a person without moral scruples
  310. mitigate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  311. monetary
    relating to or involving money
  312. montage
    the technique of splicing together different sections of film to convey an idea
  313. moot
    of no legal significance, as having been previously decided
  314. mourn
    feel sadness
  315. muffle
    deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
  316. multifarious
    having many aspects
  317. mundane
    found in the ordinary course of events
  318. myriad
    a large indefinite number
  319. myriad
    a large indefinite number
  320. naive
    marked by or showing unaffected simplicity
  321. nebulous
    lacking definite form or limits
  322. nonchalant
    marked by casual unconcern or indifference
  323. nurture
    provide with nourishment
  324. obliterate
    remove completely from recognition or memory
  325. obsess
    be preoccupied with something
  326. obsession
    an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something
  327. odious
    extremely repulsive or unpleasant
  328. organic
    having properties characteristic of living beings
  329. ostracize
    expel from a community or group
  330. overwhelming
    very intense
  331. pathogen
    any disease-producing agent
  332. patron
    someone who supports or champions something
  333. patronage
    the business given to an establishment by its customers
  334. pejorative
    expressing disapproval
  335. perception
    the process of becoming aware through the senses
  336. perch
    an elevated place serving as a seat
  337. peril
    a state of danger involving risk
  338. perky
    characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
  339. perpetrate
    perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
  340. perpetuate
    cause to continue or prevail
  341. perplex
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  342. persuasion
    communication intended to induce belief or action
  343. pertinent
    being of striking appropriateness
  344. petite
    very small
  345. philanthropist
    someone who makes charitable donations
  346. philanthropy
    the act of donating money or time to promote human welfare
  347. pierce
    penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
  348. piquant
    having an agreeably pungent taste
  349. piquant
    having an agreeably pungent taste
  350. plunge
    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  351. poise
    hold or carry in equilibrium
  352. possession
    anything owned
  353. pounce
    move down on as if in an attack
  354. precede
    be earlier in time
  355. precedence
    status established in order of importance or urgency
  356. precedent
    an example that is used to justify similar occurrences
  357. predicate
    involve as a necessary condition or consequence
  358. prevail
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
  359. prevalence
    the quality of being widespread
  360. prevalent
    most frequent or common
  361. privy
    informed about something secret or not generally known
  362. probe
    an exploratory action or expedition
  363. procrastinate
    waste time or postpone doing what one should be doing
  364. prod
    push against gently
  365. profound
    situated at or extending to great depth
  366. promiscuous
    casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
  367. promontory
    a natural elevation
  368. protrude
    extend out or project in space
  369. psychopath
    a person with an antisocial personality disorder
  370. purport
    have the often misleading appearance of being or intending
  371. quell
    suppress or crush completely
  372. quietude
    a state of peace and quiet
  373. rage
    a feeling of intense anger
  374. rapport
    a relationship of mutual understanding between people
  375. ratification
    making something valid by formally confirming it
  376. ratify
    approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
  377. rattling
    quick and energetic
  378. rebate
    a refund of some fraction of the amount paid
  379. rebuke
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  380. reconnaissance
    the act of scouting, especially to gain information
  381. refugee
    an exile who flees for safety
  382. refulgent
    radiating or as if radiating light
  383. regime
    the governing authority of a political unit
  384. relent
    give in, as to influence or pressure
  385. relic
    an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
  386. relish
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  387. reluctance
    a certain degree of unwillingness
  388. reluctant
    not eager
  389. remission
    an abatement in intensity or degree
  390. remorse
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
  391. repercussion
    a remote or indirect consequence of some action
  392. reprehensible
    bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
  393. reprimand
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  394. repudiate
    refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
  395. requiem
    a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person
  396. resentment
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  397. restive
    in a very tense state
  398. restrain
    hold back
  399. resurrection
    a revival from inactivity and disuse
  400. retaliation
    action taken in return for an injury or offense
  401. riot
    a state of disorder involving group violence
  402. salinity
    the relative proportion of salt in a solution
  403. sanitary
    free from filth and pathogens
  404. saunter
    walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
  405. scoop
    the shovel or bucket of a dredge or backhoe
  406. scramble
    move hurriedly
  407. scribe
    someone employed to make written copies of documents
  408. scuffle
    fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
  409. scuttle
    move about or proceed hurriedly
  410. secularism
    a doctrine that rejects religious considerations
  411. sedentary
    requiring sitting or little activity
  412. serene
    not agitated
  413. shun
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  414. simmer
    boil slowly at low temperature
  415. siphon
    a tube used to move liquid from one vessel to another
  416. skeleton
    the structure providing a frame for the body of an animal
  417. slack
    not tense or taut
  418. sleight
    adroitness in using the hands
  419. sleuth
    a detective who follows a trail
  420. sluggish
    moving slowly
  421. slur
    utter indistinctly
  422. smug
    marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
  423. smug
    marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
  424. sociopath
    a person with an antisocial personality disorder
  425. solicit
    request urgently or persistently
  426. solitary
    not growing or living in groups or colonies
  427. speckle
    a small contrasting part of something
  428. spur
    a prod on a rider's heel used to urge a horse onward
  429. stag
    a male deer, especially an adult male red deer
  430. stagger
    walk with great difficulty
  431. stagnant
    not growing or changing; without force or vitality
  432. stagnation
    a state of inactivity
  433. stance
    a rationalized mental attitude
  434. stealth
    the act of moving in a quiet or secretive way to avoid being noticed
  435. stereotype
    a conventional or formulaic conception or image
  436. sterling
    highest in quality
  437. stifle
    impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
  438. stimulate
    cause to act in a specified manner
  439. stipulate
    make an express demand or provision in an agreement
  440. strait
    a narrow channel joining two larger bodies of water
  441. stranded
    cut off or left behind
  442. stray
    wander from a direct course or at random
  443. stride
    walk with long steps
  444. stumble
    miss a step and fall or nearly fall
  445. suffuse
    cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
  446. surmise
    infer from incomplete evidence
  447. surmount
    get on top of; deal with successfully
  448. surrogate
    someone or something that takes the place of another
  449. taboo
    a ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
  450. tandem
    an arrangement of objects or persons one behind another
  451. tangible
    perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
  452. tangle
    twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
  453. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  454. thrive
    make steady progress
  455. traffic
    vehicles or pedestrians traveling in a particular locality
  456. trait
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  457. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
  458. transgression
    the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
  459. trauma
    an emotional wound or shock having long-lasting effects
  460. traumatic
    psychologically painful
  461. travail
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  462. tread
    put down, place, or press the foot
  463. unrestrained
    not subject to limitation
  464. unwitting
    not aware or knowing
  465. urge
    urge or force in an indicated direction
  466. usher
    someone employed to conduct others
  467. venom
    toxin secreted by animals
  468. venomous
    extremely poisonous or injurious
  469. vexatious
    causing irritation or annoyance
  470. viable
    capable of life or normal growth and development
  471. vice
    a specific form of evildoing
  472. vile
    morally reprehensible
  473. virile
    characteristic of a man
  474. vivid
    having striking color
  475. vociferous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  476. vow
    a solemn pledge to do something
  477. waif
    a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
  478. wander
    move or cause to move in a sinuous or circular course
  479. whimper
    cry weakly or softly
  480. whisper
    speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
  481. wicked
    having committed unrighteous acts
  482. wilderness
    a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition
  483. wits
    the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
  484. woo
    seek someone's favor
  485. wrest
    obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
  486. writ
    a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
  487. yarn
    a fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing and weaving
  488. yoke
    a wooden frame across the shoulders for carrying buckets
  489. abolish
    do away with
  490. moratorium
    suspension of an ongoing activity
  491. blot
    a blemish made by dirt, ink, etc.
  492. blemish
    a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
  493. barbaric
    without civilizing influences
  494. propound
    put forward, as of an idea
  495. tribunal
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
  496. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  497. stark
    severely simple
  498. dispute
    the act of coming into conflict
  499. abstention
    the trait of avoiding some substance or activity
  500. juvenile
    of or relating to children or young people
Created on Mon Jul 29 02:08:42 EDT 2013 (updated Wed Oct 23 10:08:10 EDT 2013)

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