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repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

In 1975, Moscow decided to abrogate this agreement.

(chiefly of large mammals) roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent. | (of a person) indulge in an unrestrained way in (something that creates a pleasurable sensation).

watering places where buffalo liked to wallow

trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions.

Most of the popular girls from my school constantly pestered me for a picture of him, but I never gave them anything

the faculty or power of using one's will.

This self-imposed exile was a conscious act of volition.

to hesitate, start to lose strength or momentum.

That is not to say we won't fail, falter or lose sight of our intentions. | His steps falter; the dancers seem to embrace him but they let go and he falls.

important; famous. | projecting from something; protuberant.

A prominent neoconservative, he was a co-founder of Project for the New American Century.

methodically cut up (a body, part, or plant) in order to study its internal parts.

After she died, her body was dissected and her brain and genitals preserved, with casts of her body and her skeleton.

a risky or daring journey or undertaking. | dare to do something or go somewhere that may be dangerous or unpleasant.

Several white European women shared the results of their ventures into African territory. | And then, somewhat shamefacedly, I ventured out into the garden. | Venture Capital (VC)

a period when a power supply or other service is not available or when equipment is closed down.

There is a shortage of water, and there are frequent electric power outages in the larger cities.

the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; sound mental health.

Both begin to doubt their sanity and their ability to stay any closer then 100 miles away from each other.

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Also we ask all parishioners to be vigilant and keep a watchful eye on this amenity.

(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth.

a man, a fellow

There was one bloke in Limerick with two tickets

(of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring. | present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.

You'll soon get to recognise the most prolific weeds in your garden. | Forty-six species of wildlife have been identified here and the bird life is prolific.

also suddenly

a thing that is not what it is purported to be. | bogus; false.

I'm almost grateful, to be honest, that we're not taking part in the biggest sham we've ever seen.

verb: develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in detail. | adj: involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.

be a sign of; indicate.

The shaven head denotes purity and egolessness and is said to mitigate past life karma.

force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make a strenuous or unusually great effort. |

She had taken a month off so she could heal without straining herself. |

courage and determination, bravery, guts

Don't let her age fool you as she has plenty of spunk and just loves to play.

showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

Sheep are generally timid and tend to flock together, although they do not compete for rank.

periodic | occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

The pain can vary in occurrence and be mild and intermittent, or more pronounced and steady.

able to stick fast to a surface or object | sticky. | a substance used for sticking objects or materials together; glue.

The electrodes should be attached to the skin by double-sided adhesive collars.

severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Her face was set in anguish, eyes squeezed shut, her mouth twisted in sorrow. | The film depicts how physical and mental anguish can distort our view of reality.

sovereignty; control. | the territory of a sovereign or government.

That is when the state takes dominion over the highways, treating them as their own.

a place for the storage of large quantities of equipment, food, or some other commodity.

Nonetheless, we had to move northwards to our depot of food and fuel.

a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

Do I renew those two domain names that I bought on a whim when they seemed like a good idea?

But what's interesting is the unique cadence of the song, the rhythm of the dance in every culture.

an action intended to deceive someone; a trick.

The booming voice and scare tactics turn out to be a ruse, a way of hiding a small and powerless man, who is no wizard at all.

a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed.

Despite numerous red herrings, there's no way to logically deduce the culprit 's identity.

make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

Welcoming the judgment, it said it would liaise with all the relevant institutions to expedite the process.

free from an obligation or liability imposed on others. | free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Those that were not felt they were exempt due to non-profit status.

possessing or showing courage or determination.

I have to say we made a valiant effort - after each set back we picked ourselves up, brushed the dirt of our knees and skated on.

respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.

talk with continued involuntary repetition of sounds, especially initial consonants.

fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen. | implying or seeming to imply that something bad is going to happen.

The evening sun was hidden by a dark, foreboding sky.

the process of taking legal action.

question (someone, typically a soldier or spy) about a completed mission or undertaking. | a series of questions about a completed mission or undertaking.

And there, we sat down, and we did a debrief about what had gone wrong there on Mt.