verb
accompany
be present or associated with an event or entity
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Words
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adjective
adolescent
A young person developing from childhood into adulthood.
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adopt
To take a person into one's family
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affinity
A natural liking, connection, or similarity between people or things.
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algorithm
A defined sequence of steps for solving a problem or completing a calculation.
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allowance
An amount of money or another resource regularly given or permitted.
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amusing
Entertaining or funny.
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antenna
an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
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armour
Protective covering worn in battle or placed around something vulnerable.
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articulate
provide with a joint
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backlash
A strong negative reaction to a social, political, or cultural development.
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baggage
Cases used to carry belongings while traveling
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bethink
To consider or ponder something carefully
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blackout
A suspension of radio or television broadcasting
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bonfire
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
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bounty
A reward offered for an action, or a generous supply of something.
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broadcast
A programme or message transmitted by radio, television, or another mass medium.
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calculate
To determine something using mathematics or careful reasoning.
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callous
Emotionally hardened and insensitive
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candidate
A person being considered for a job, office, award, or other selection.
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canvas
Strong woven cloth, especially as a surface for painting or making durable goods.
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cardinal
A senior Roman Catholic official; also a red North American songbird.
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carnival
A public festival with entertainment, processions, costumes, or rides.
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cereal
Grain grown for food, or a breakfast food made from grain.
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chef
A professional cook, especially the person directing a kitchen.
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circus
A travelling show or arena featuring acrobatics, clowns, and other performances.
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climax
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
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clue
Information that helps someone solve a problem or mystery.
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clutch
the act of grasping
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coconut
The large brown fruit of a tropical palm, or its edible white flesh.
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