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abduct
(v) to kidnap, carry of by force
S to take
ambiguous
(adj) not clear; having two or more possible meanings
s unclear A clear
balk
(v) to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (n) {in baseball} an illegal motion made by the pitcher
S block
compact
(adj) closely and firmly packed together; small; (v) to squeeze together; (n) an agreement between parties; small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car
S dense A bulky
confer
(v) to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor
S award A to take away
earmark
(v) to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification; (n) an identifying mark of feature
S reserve
frigid
(adj) extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling
S freezing A hot
implement
(n) an instrument, tool; (v) to put into effect
S fulfilled A
incalculable
(adj) too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain
S countless A measurable
indisputable
(adj) beyond question or argument, definitely true
S undeinible A questionable
intensive
(adj) thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated
S heightened A relaxed
maneuver
(n) a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; (v) to perform or carry out such a planned movement
S move
sabotage
(n) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; (v) to take such destructive action
S destroy
scant
(adj) not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount
S skimpy A plentiful
stealthy
(adj) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded
S sly A open
strapping
(adj) tall, strong, and healthy
S strudy A weak
strident
(adj) harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding
S piercing A mellow
thrive
(v) to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions
S flourish A wither
titanic
(adj) of enormous size, strength, power, or scope
S big A tiny
valiant
(adj) possessing or acting with bravery or boldness
S brave A scared
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