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to descend
and settle, as
after flying
alight (v)
burning;
lighted
alight (adj)
v - to recover
one's health
convalesce
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adj preciously
delicate or
charming
dainty
to distract an
opponent by
pretending to
move in one
direction and
then moving
in another
feint (v)
feint (n)
a deceptive
act meant to
distract or
deceive
one's
opponent
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Implore
v - to beg
Impugn
v - to attack
as false; to
cast doubt on
Integral
adj necessary to
make
something
complete;
essential
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Jurisdiction
n - the
authority to
interpret and
apply the
law; the
geographical
range of an
authority
Malnutrition
n - a lack of
proper
nutrition
Meddle
v - to intrude
in the
business of
others; to
interfere
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Painstaking
adj - using or
requiring
great care
and effort
Pantheon
n - a group of
highly
regarded
people; a
place
dedicated to
highly
regarded
people
Sear
v - to scorch
or burn the
surface of; to
make dry and
withered
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Vertical
adj perpendicular
to the horizon
Wince
v - to flinch