repression
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
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reprinted
Printed again, especially in a different format.
resolving
The act of forming a resolution.
ridiculously
In a ridiculous manner. In a way that is funny, embarrassing or extremely implausible.
roaring
Intensive; extreme.
seasoned
Experienced, especially in terms of a profession or a hobby
shootout
A decisive battle, especially a gunfight.
spectator
One who watches an event; especially, an event held outdoors.
speculative
Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.
spins
vertigo
stripe
A long region of a single colour in a repeating pattern of similar regions.
submerged
underwater
symmetry
Exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.
syndicate
A group of individuals or companies formed to transact some specific business, or to promote a common interest; a self-coordinating group.
Tibetan
Pertaining to Tibet, the Tibetan people, culture, or language.
tighten
To make tighter.
trenches
The front line of any field of endeavor, as the line of scrimmage in American football, patrol duty for a policeman.
trustworthy
Deserving of trust, reliable.
twelfth
The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence.
tyre
The ring-shaped protective covering around a wheel which is usually made of rubber or plastic composite and is either pneumatic or solid.
ultrasound
Sound with a frequency greater than the upper limit of human hearing, which is approximately 20 kilohertz.
usher
A person, in a church, cinema etc., who escorts people to their seats.
vascular
Relating to the flow of fluids, such as blood, lymph, or sap, through the body of an animal or plant, or to the vessels that carry such fluids
wholesome
Promoting good physical health and well-being.
witnessing
The act of bearing witness.
absorbing
Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.
adjoining
Being in contact at some point or line; joining to.
allegation
An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.
alternating
That alternates.
ancestry
The state of being ancestors.
annex
An addition, an extension.
antibiotic
Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.
arresting
Striking, gripping.
augmented
Increased in number, amount or strength.
avid
Enthusiastic; keen; eager; showing great interest in something or desire to do something.
Barbados
To press-gang (force into naval service).
bartender
One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar.
birch
Any of various trees of the genus Betula, native to countries in the Northern Hemisphere.
bland
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.
blended
Being a mixture.
bohemian
A person, especially an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional or nonconformist lifestyle.
bounded
That can be enclosed within a ball of finite radius.
breastfeeding
The act or process of feeding a baby or young child milk from a lactating breast.
bribe
Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to breaking the law.
bridal
Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial.
brushing
An instance of brushing.
centred
UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa spelling of centered.
chilly
Cold enough to cause discomfort.
cider
An alcoholic, often sparkling (carbonated) beverage made from fermented apples.
clueless
Without any clues or hints.
cobb
A sea-cob or gull.
consciously
In a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally.
correlated
Mutually related in a correlation.
correspond
To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.
cradle
A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
crappy
Of very poor quality; unpleasant; distasteful.
crippled
Having a less than fully functional limb, or injuries which prevent full mobility.
decency
The quality of being decent; propriety.
despise
To regard with contempt or scorn.
destroyer
That which destroys something.
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