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n. Syn. victim; prey
victim; object of hunt; hunted animal


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n.
very small particles of a radioactive substance that can cause illness or death


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v. Syn. wander
wander aimlessly; move about aimlessly; walk about casually or for pleasure


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a. Syn. defiant; insubordinate
resisting control or authority; discontented as toward authority


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v. Syn. admonish; scold
scold harshly; criticize severely


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n.
secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors


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v.
purchase back; regain possession of by payment; ransom or rescue from captivity; pay penalty; make amends for


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n.
repayment of fund; an amount repaid


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n.
payment, usually of an amount fixed by contract


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v. Syn. restrain; crush; oppress
put down by force or intimidation ; restrain; crush; oppress; conceal or hide


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