Stories of USA Today
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of or relating to or responsible for administration


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v. Syn. esteem; appreciate
regard with wonder or astonishment; view with surprise; marvel at


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one who enjoys exciting, dangerous activities, often in foreign countries


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v. Syn. worsen; exacerbate
worsen; make worse or more troublesome


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v. Syn. stun; astonish; shock
astonish; affect with wonder


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n. Syn. rebel
person who seeks to overturn established government; advocate of abolishing authority


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sharp-cornered; consisting of an angle or angles; stiff in manner


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a. Syn. old; archaic; ancient
old; belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period


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n. Syn. recognition; taste
recognition; taste; judgment or opinion, especially a favorable one


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n.
works for an expert to learn a trade; beginner; learner


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