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Blight
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n. 1.any disease that damages plants 2. Something that harms or destroys v. to do harm to
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Cite
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1.to mention or quote as an example or authority 2. To mention for praise 3. To summon before a court of law
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Clemency
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Mercy shown in punishing or judging someone
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Eccentric
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adj. departing from accepting or normal behavior; odd n. one who behaves in an odd or peculiar way
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Farce
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1.a humorous stage play marked by improbable situations and exaggerated behavior 2. An absurd or ridiculous event or situation; a mockery
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Foray
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A sudden raid or advance into enemy territory
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Glean
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To gather bit by bit
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Nominal
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adj, 1. In name only, not in fact 2. Very small
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Ostracize
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v. to exclude from a group; to banish
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Posthumous
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Occurring after a person has died
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Quash
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1.to put down by force 2. To put a stop to legally
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Recipient
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One who receives
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Ribald
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Funny in a crude way
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Suffrage
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The right to vote
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Verve
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Enthusiasm; vivacity
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