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  • 101withdraw — Synonyms and related words: abandon, abate, abdicate, abjure, abolish, abrade, abrogate, abrupt, abscond, abstract, agree to differ, agree to disagree, alienate, annul, avulse, back down, back out, backwater, bate, be at variance, be in dissent,… …

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  • 102work — Synonyms and related words: Grand Guignol, Nachtmusik, Passion play, Tom show, abatis, absolute music, accomplish, accomplished fact, accomplishment, acetify, achieve, achievement, acidify, acidulate, act, acta, acting, action, activism,… …

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  • 103lean — lean1 [ lin ] (past tense and past participle leaned [ lind ] ) verb *** 1. ) intransitive lean forward/back/toward/across etc. to move your body so it is closer to or farther from someone or something, for example by bending at the waist: The… …

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  • 104spindleshanks —    Applied to a person with long, thin legs since the sixteenth century, and still in playground use, according to the Opies in The Lore and Language of Schoolchildren. They list the synonymous: Spindle Dick, Spindle legs, and Spindle sticks.… …

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  • 105Amber — is fossil tree resin, which is appreciated for its color and beauty. Good quality amber is used for the manufacture of ornamental objects and jewellery. Although not mineralized, it is often classified as a gemstone. A common misconception is… …

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  • 106Cue sports — Billiards redirects here. For other uses, see Billiard (disambiguation). Cue sports Engraving from Charles Cotton s 1674 book, The Compleat Gamester Highest governing body World Confederation of Billiard Sports First played 15th …

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  • 107Dolphin — For other uses, see Dolphin (disambiguation). Bottlenose dolphin breaching in the bow wave of a boat …

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  • 108Nerd — For other uses, see Nerd (disambiguation). Nerd is a derogatory slang term for an intelligent but socially awkward and obsessive person who spends time on unpopular or obscure pursuits, to the exclusion of more mainstream activities.[1][2] Nerds… …

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  • 109Train — This article is about the vehicle. For other uses, see Train (disambiguation). Steam locomotive hauled passenger train …

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  • 110Vacuum cleaner — Cylinder vacuum cleaner for home use. French train vacuum cleaner …

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