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• apse
  / æps / Semicircular recess covered with a hemispherical vault or semi-dome.
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• aptly
  In an apt or suitable manner; fitly; properly; pertinently; appropriately; readily.
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• ashen
  / ˈæʃn / Made from the wood of the ash-tree.
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• baloney
  / bəˈləunɪ / Finely ground pork sausage containing cubes of lard.
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• beefy
  / ˈbi:fɪ / Similar to, or tasting like beef.
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• bellow
  / ˈbeləu / the deep roar of a large animal, or any similar loud noise.
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• booby
  / ˈbu:bɪ / Genus of birds.
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• brutally
  In a brutal manner; viciously, barbarically.
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• buoys
  Floating device.
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• cacti
  / ˈkæktaɪ / Family of mostly succulent plants, adapted to dry environments.
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• calve
  / ka:v / (intransitive) To give birth to a calf.
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• close
  / kləus / (physical) To remove a gap.
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• crib
  / krɪb / (US) A baby’s bed with high, often slatted, often moveable sides, suitable for a child who has outgrown a cradle or bassinet.
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• endemic
  / enˈdemɪk / Ecological state of being unique to a defined geographic location or habitat.
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• epithet
  / ˈepɪθet / Descriptive term.
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• foible
  / ˈfɔɪbl / A minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect.
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• goad
  / gəud / A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.
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• lull
  / lʌl / A period of rest or soothing.
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• morn
  / mɔ:n / (now poetic) Morning.
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• osmosis
  / ɔzˈməusɪs / The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.
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• peon
  / ˈpi:ən / A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
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• polytechnic
  / pɔlɪˈteknɪk / that teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects.
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• prawn
  / prɔ:n / Common name applied to large swimming crustaceans.
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• rake
  / reɪk / A garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting grass or debris, or for loosening soil.
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• rickety
  / ˈrɪkɪtɪ / Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
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• safari
  Journey with the aim to hunt safari animals or to observe or photograph them.
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• siege
  / si:ʤ / Military blockade of a city or fortress.
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• slop
  / slɔp / (now historical) A loose outer garment; a jacket or overall.
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• snippet
  / ˈsnɪpɪt / A small part of something, such as a song or fabric; sample.
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• snobbish
  / ˈsnɔbɪʃ / Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.
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• spellbinding
  engrossing, fascinating, gaining rapt attention.
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• spruce
  / spru:s / A widespread coniferous tree which has a distinctive conical shape and hanging cones, widely grown for timber, pulp, and Christmas trees.
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