Hard TOEFL Words - Group 11

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a. unsparing, harsh, or strict, as in treatment of others; causing great discomfort, damage, or distress

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n. a herder of sheep; someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock

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v. become smaller or draw together; compress

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n. a hinged blind for a window

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ad. a little; a bit

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n. crystal of snow

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n. a specific kind of something

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n. dark green leaves; cooked or raw in salads

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n. a way of access consisting of a set of steps

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v. halt the motion or progress of; bring to a standstill; stick fast in mud or snow