Hard TOEFL Words - Group 9

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n. list of ancestors; family tree

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a. deeply, often dreamily thoughtful; engaged in serious thought or reflection; contemplative

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n. any distinct time period in a sequence of events; stage

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n. devoted to or appreciative of music

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n. public square in an Italian town; roofed and arcaded passageway

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n. a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

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v. clutch; squeeze between the thumb and a finger, the jaws of a tool, or other edges

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a. being of vital or central importance; crucial

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n. covering of feathers on bird; feathers used ornamentally; elaborate dress

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n. act of having and controlling property; belongings