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v. Syn. harass; tease
harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap


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n. Syn. orchestra; team
orchestra; team; strip; ribbon; belt; unite; ally


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n.
sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark


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n.
property of not supporting life, no children or unable to have children; defect of emotion, sensibility, or fervency


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a.
determined to do or have


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n.
stake or pledge upon the event of a contingent issue; amount or object risked in a wager


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v.
make an offer of; propose; offer in words; declare, as a wish, a greeting, a threat, or defiance


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v. Syn. whiten; blanch
make white or colorless; blanch


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v.
become rosy or reddish; turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame


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n. Syn. lumber; plank
a committee having supervisory powers; a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose


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