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Percussion 1 the sharp striking of one thing against another. 2 instruments that make a sound when struck.
perennial 1 lasting for an indefinitely long time. 2 continuing reguarly. 3 living longer than two years, said epecialy of plants.
permeate 1 to penetrate throught spaces to spread throughout.
persevere 1To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps of obstacles
defer 1 to postpone or delay. 2 to yield respectfully an opinion or will of another.
dialatory 1 tending to delay or postpone
elation 1 excited feelings of pride triumph and happiness.
infer 1 to use available evidence to form a conclusion. 2 to guess
contend 1 to engage in quarrel, struggle, or rivalry. 2 to assert; put forward in argument.
intent 1 purpose 2 concentrating on or dedicating to an idea or action.
subvert to upset overthrow or ruin.
subservient excessively willing to yield; submissive
contort twist or bend out of shape
distort 1 change something to make it false 2 to twist out of a natural shape
retort 1 to reply quickly and sharply often as to reply to an accusation. 2 a quick witty sometimes biting reply
tourtuous 1 having many twists and turns 2 decitefully roundabout, tricky
adversity hardship, misfortune
avert 1 to turn away ones eyes 2 to prevent
introvert a person whose thoughts and interests are directed inward
perverse stubbornly doing something other than required or reasonable
prose 1 ordinary speech or writing without rhyme or meter 2 refering to speech or writing other than verse
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