Unity part 3

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Dub
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To give smth or someone a particular name, especially describing what you think of it, him or her
Plank
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Long, narrow, flat piece of wood or similiar material, of the type used for making floors
Lull
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To cause someone to feel calm or to feel that they want to sleep
Clipped
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With words pronounced clearly, sometimes with parts missing, or in very short and unfriendly way
Solemn
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Serious and without humor
Refractory
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Not affected by a treatment, change or process
Culottes
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Women's short trousers that look like a skirt
Reputed
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Said to be the true situation although is not known to be certain and may not be likely
Scaffold
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Frame that hangs on the side of building, ship, etc. for people to work from
Depostion
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The act of removing someone important from a powerful position
Plummet
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To fall very quickly and suddenly
Flinch
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To make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear
Ribbon
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Long, narrow strip of material used to tie things togetheras a decoration
Succinctly
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In a way that expresses what needs to be said clearly and without unnecessary words
Tinge
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Very slight amount of a colour or of a feeling
Onset
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Moment at which smth unpleasant begins
Tile
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Thin, usually square or rectangular piece of baked clay, plastic etc. used for covering roofs, floors, walls, etc.
Ouster
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Process of removing someone from an important position or job
Scrawny
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Unpleasantly thin, often with bones showing
Phony
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Represented as real but actually false; intended to deceive
Gallow
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Wooden structure used to hang criminals from
Infatuated
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Having a strong but not usually lasting feeling of love or attraction for someone or smth
Mottled
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Covered with areas of different colours that do not form a regular form
Lenient
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Not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected
Clutch
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To take or try to take hold of smth tightly, usually in fear, worry, or pain
Indignant
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Angry because of smth that is wrong or not fair
Scruffy
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Untidy and looking a little dirty
Instigation
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Action of causing an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin
Petals
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Any of the usually bright coloured parts that together form a most of a flower
Swindler
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Someone who gets money dishonestly by deceiving or cheating people

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