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Decree
(n.) an order having the force of law (v.) to issue such an order: to command firmly or forcefully
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Grope
(v.) to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly
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Bonanza
(n.) a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable or rewarding. a source of wealth or prosperity
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Evolve
(v.) to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level
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Vigil
(n.) a watch; especially at night; any period of watchful attention
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Adage
(n.) a proverb; wise saying
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Jostle
(v.) to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, shove, brush against, to compete for
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Plaudits
(n.pl.) applause; enthusiastic praise or approval
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Churlish
lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude
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Revert
(v.) to return, go back
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Excerpt
(n.) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (v.) to take such a passage; to quote
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Citadel
a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place
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Preclude
(v.) to make impossible, prevent, shut-out
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Servile
(adj.) of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant
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Wrangle
(v.) to quarrel or argue in a noisey, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd (n.)a noisey quarrel
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Collaborate
to work with, work together
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Rubble
(n.) broken stone or bricks; ruins
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Hover
(v.) to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around
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discordant
(adj.) disagreeablein sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting
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Laggard
(n.) a person who moves slowly or falls behind; (adj.) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond
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