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to pass on to others
bequeath
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to leave to another in one's will
bequeath
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the attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid
philanthropy
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a wealthy and powerful businessperson
tycoon
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one able to do skilled work with the hands
artisan
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a person who accompanies younger people to ensure they behave properly
chaperone
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a representative(as a verb= to assign)
delegate
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a person who holds a high rank or position of honor
dignitary
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an owner of a business
proprietor
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pleasant and agreeable
congenial
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kind to other human beings or animals
humane
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a harmonious relation
rapport
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an enthusiastic reception or long and loud applause
ovation
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to make easier
facilitate
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the exchange of playful, teasing remarks
banter
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a scraped or worn area
abrasion
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to destroy or demolish
raze
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to select and remove weak or inferior members from
cull
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to refrain from continuing something
desist
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to discourage or prevent from taking action
deter
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an impediment or blockade
hindrance
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showing impatience because of restrictions or delays
restive
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to thwart or make difficulties for
stymie
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to attempt earnestly
endeavor
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fertile or highly productive
prolific
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to give up or give in to
succumb
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intensely eager or warm
fervent
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lacking spirit or enthusiasm
lackadaisical
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to become feeble, weak, or depressed
languish
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liveliness of manner or appearance
vivacity
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a remedy especially to the effects of a poison
antidote
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to remove the water from
dehydrate
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a sickness or unhealthy condition
malady
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a rapidly spreading and usually fatal disease
pestilence
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easily nauseated
squeamish
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physical strength or courage to resist hardship, illness, or fatigue
stamina
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extremely important
crucial
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primary or superior in importance
paramount
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