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acutely
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1 (with reference to something unpleasant or unwelcome) intensely 2 in a way that shows a perceptive understanding or insight: we are all acutely
perceptive
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(adjective) having or showing sensitive insight
harrowing
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acutely distressing
mortar
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moździerz
delineate
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describe or portray (something) precisely
sovereignty
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supreme power or authority
indefinitely
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for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
recurring
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occur again, periodically, or repeatedly: when the symptoms recurred, the doctor diagnosed something different | (as adj. recurring): a recurring theme.
dissent
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hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed
hangout
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(informal) a place one frequently visits
hasten
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be quick to do something: he hastened to refute the assertion; move or travel hurriedly: we hastened back to Paris; [with obj.] cause (something) to happen sooner than it otherwise would: a move that could hasten peace talks.
appropriation
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1 the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's
hawk
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jastrząb
missile
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an object that is forcibly propelled at a target, either by hand or from a mechanical
propel
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dive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward
statehood
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the status of being a recognized independent
thrive
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(of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously: the new baby thrived.
unabashed
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not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
spokesman
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a person, esp. a man, who makes statements on behalf of another individual or a group
adherent
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someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas
amid
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surrounded by; in the middle of: our dream home, set amid magnificent rolling countryside.
incentive
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a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something: there is no incentive for customers to conserve water.
crippled
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unable to walk or move properly
cripple
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dated, offensive a person who is unable to walk or move properly because of disability or • a person with a severe limitation of a specified kind: an emotional cripple; cause (someone) to become unable to move or walk properly: (as adj. crippling): a
endorse
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declare one's public approval or support of
briefing
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a meeting for giving information or instructions
vex
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make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, esp. with trivial matters
stringent
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(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting
disclosure
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the action of making new or secret information known
expenditure
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the action of spending funds:
daunting
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seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation
incumbent
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1 [predic.] (incumbent on/upon) necessary for (someone) as a duty or
boardroom
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a room in which the members of a board meet regularly
oust
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drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
wary
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feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
stall
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stop running, typically because of an overload on the engine
incense
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(noun) a gum, spice, or other substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces (verb) make (someone) very angry
rally
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(verb) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion recover or cause to recover in health, spirits
sop
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a thing given or done as a concession of no great value to appease someone whose main concerns or demands are not being met
aghast
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filled with horror or shock
boast
satisfaction about one's achievements
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talk with excessive pride and self
rig
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make (a sailing ship or boat) ready for sailing by providing it with sails and rigging:
op-ed
denoting or printed on the page opposite the editorial page in a newspaper, devoted to commentary, feature articles, etc.
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op-ed
outspoken
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frank in stating one's opinions, esp. if they are critical or controversial:
scathing
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witheringly scornful; severely critical:

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