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Term | Definition |
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Culvert | a tunnel carrying a stream or open drain under a road or railroad Drain Gutter Dam |
vex | make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, esp. with trivial matters Annoy disturb Peace leave |
servile | having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. Pleasing disrespectful |
corruption | dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery. Fraud real |
inflict | cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something purposely not harm |
meticulous | showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. precise sloppy |
tidings | news; information story lies |
exterminate | destroy completely demolish reproduce |
staccato | with each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others renewal original |
throng | a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals. crowded empty |
purge | rid (someone) of an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition, typically giving a sense of cathartic release. murder keeping |
verdant | (of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation. grassy dying |
peril | serious and immediate danger. trouble calm |