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Abate
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To become weaker; to decrease.
The speaker waited until the applause had abated before continuing.
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Acknowledge
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To admit the existence of.
To express recognition or thanks for.
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Agent
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A person who acts or does business for another.
The actor's agent set up an audition.
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Authority
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1.The right to give orders, make decisions, or take action.
2. An expert source of information.
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Devastate
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To ruin or destroy completely.
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Epidemic
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The rapid spreading of a disease to many people at one time.
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Estimate
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A number that is not exact a carfeul quess.
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Evict
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To force out of property by taking legal action.
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Impartial
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Not favoring one side more than another, fair.
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Industrious
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Hardworking; not lazy.
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Infuriate
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To make very angry.
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Irrelevant
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Having nothing to do with the subject.
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Precise
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Exact; accurate.
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Sham
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Something fake or false or to pretend.
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Trek
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A long, slow and difficult journey.
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