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1
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ajar (adj)

A

slightly open

2
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astonished (adj)

A

struck with sudden amazement or surprise

3
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boast (v)

A

to brag about one’s own possessions, abilities, or accomplishments

4
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depart (v)

A

to leave

5
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devour (v)

A

to eat up greedily or hungrily

6
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dismal (adj)

A

very gloomy and depressing; dreary

7
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dung (n)

A

the waste matter of an animal; manure

8
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dusk (n)

A

the darker part of twilight (when it’s getting very dark at night)

9
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famished (adj)

A

extremely hungry

10
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gaze (v)

A

to look at someone or something intently, esp. because of admiration or thoughtfulness

11
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glutton (n)

A

a person who eats too much

12
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idle (adj)

A

not working; avoiding work; lazy

13
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illusion (n)

A

a deceptive appearance or impression; a thing that is likely to be misinterpreted by the senses

14
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labor (n)

A

work, esp. physical work

15
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perish (v)

A

to pass away completely; to die

16
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remote (adj)

A

far away; isolated

17
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summit (n)

A

the highest point (as of a mountain); the top

18
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trek (n)

A

a slow or difficult journey

19
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wane (v)

A

to get gradually smaller

20
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wax (v)

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to grow larger, stronger, or fuller