An award or privilege granted as a special honor or acknowledgment of merit

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received in regular or increasing amounts over time

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angry or bitter speech or interactions

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brisk and cheerful eagerness

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someone or something that others intensely dislike

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threatening harm; menacing

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a cause of great distress or annoyance

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noisy and energetic; rowdy

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the killing of a large number of living beings; mass destruction or death

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the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect or consideration

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something or someone that prevents success

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inspiring fear or respect through being extremely large, powerful, intense, or capable

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public shame or disgrace

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passionate expression of grief or sorrow

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a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

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to talk or negotiate with an enemy

(a)  

unequaled; unrivaled

(a)  

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

(a)  

deserving of a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

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