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Assurance
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N 2nd a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
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Asylum
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N 2nd the protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.
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Console
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V 2nd comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.
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Dilate
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V 1st make or become wider, larger, or more open.
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Dross
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N 1st something regarded as worthless; rubbish
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Dwindle
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V 1st diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength
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Flippant
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A 1st not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
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Immunity
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N 2nd the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.
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Institute
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N 1st a society or organization having a particular object or common factor, esp. a scientific, educational, or social one.
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Liability
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N 2nd the state of being responsible for something, esp. by law.
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Preposterous
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A 2nd contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
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Pugnacious
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A 2nd eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
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Rabid
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A 1st having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something.
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Realm
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N 1st a kingdom
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Rejuvenate
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V 2nd make (someone or something) look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively.
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