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a. causing misery or pain or distress
a. causing physical or psychological pain


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n. a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
n. a leopard in the black color phase


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n. an extended area of land
v. cover with strips of canvas


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n. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
n. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action


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n. someone who takes photographs professionally


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a. affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
a. (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior


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a. not safe to eat
a. marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful


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n. a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
n. a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks


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n. a very wealthy or powerful businessman
n. (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power


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a. having great power or force or potency or effect
a. strong enough to knock down or overwhelm


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