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In a savagely violent or aggressive manner.
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fiercely
‘the army clashed fiercely with militants’
A length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial.
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shroud
‘he was buried in a linen shroud’
An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
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calamity
emergency measures may be necessary in order to avert a calamity
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. <adje>
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prudent
no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose
Make a impression through one's performance.
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gave account of
he gave a good account of himself in matches against Crewe and Chesterfield
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something
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thwart
he never did anything to thwart his father
Excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests.
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flattery
she allowed no hint of flattery to enter her voice
Persuade (someone) gradually or gently to do something
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coax
the trainees were coaxed into doing boring work
producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops <or Producing many new and inventive ideas.>
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fertile soil
her fertile imagination
not giving way to pressure; hard or solid
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unyielding
the Atlantic hurled its waves at the unyielding rocks
of a person or their behaviour) unlikely to be swayed; resolute
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unyielding
his unyielding faith
(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.
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coherent
they failed to develop a coherent economic strategy
(of a person) able to speak clearly and logically.
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coherent
she was lucid and coherent and did not appear to be injured’
A part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed.
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remnant
the bogs are an endangered remnant of a primeval landscape
Move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance.
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shift

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