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pledge

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(noun)

a solemn promise or undertaking.

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themselves

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1. (pronoun)

2. used to emphasize a particular group of people or things mentioned.

3. "Excellent at organizing others, they may well be disorganized themselves"

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college

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(noun)

an educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.

"My brother wanted to go to college."

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impress

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(verb)

make (someone) feel admiration and respect.

"they immediately impressed the judges"

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public

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(noun)

ordinary people in general; the community.

"The library is open to the public."

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optimism

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(noun)

hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

"The talks had been amicable and there were grounds for optimism"

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compliment

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(noun)

a polite expression of praise or admiration.

"she paid me an enormous compliment"

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pulse

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(noun)

a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck.

"the doctor found a faint pulse"

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recommend

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(verb)

put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.

"George had recommended some local architects"

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crumple

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(verb)

crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled.

"he crumpled up the paper bag"