backstage
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ad. In or toward the area behind the performing space in a theater, especially the area comprising the dressing rooms
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barrage
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n. an artificial obstruction, such as a dam, built in a watercourse to increase its depth or to divert its flow; rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication
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bay
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n. body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide mouth; reddish-brown animal, especially a horse having a black tail
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bead
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n. small, often round piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, that is pierced for stringing or threading
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bonding
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n. formation of a close human relationship, as between friends; emotional and physical attachment occurring between a parent or parent figure
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booth
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n. small enclosed compartment with a window, used to separate the occupant from others; small stall for the display and sale of goods
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bouquet
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n. small cluster or arrangement of flowers; an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
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cartel
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n. a combination of independent business organizations formed to regulate production, pricing, and marketing of goods by the members
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catastrophe
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n. great, often sudden calamity; complete failure; sudden violent change in the earth's surface
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certification
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n. document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts; confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
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chamber
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n. room in a house, especially a bedroom; hall for the meetings of a legislative or other assembly; enclosed space
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checkout
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n. counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases; the latest time for vacating a hotel room
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clan
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n. a large group of relatives, friends, or associates; a traditional social unit, consisting of a number of families claiming a common ancestor
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codefendant
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n. a defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action
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coherent
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a. adhesive; cohesive; sticking together ; logical; sound; capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
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coil
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n. a series of connected spirals or concentric rings formed by gathering or winding; spiral pipe or series of spiral pipes
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