Wordlist 21Coober Pedy: Really Down

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1. Aborigine (n.)

Definition: one of the original or earliest known inhabitants of a country or region

Synonym: original inhabitant

Example: They were form the aborigines of Australia.

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2. Assume (v.)

Definition: to accept something to be true without question or proof

Synonym: bear, undertake

Example: Let's assume (that) they're coming and make plans on that basis.

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as·sum·er, noun

o·ver·as·sume, verb (used with object), o·ver·as·sumed, o·ver·as·sum·ing.

pre·as·sume, verb (used with object), pre·as·sumed, pre·as·sum·ing.

re·as·sume, verb (used with object), re·as·sumed, re·as·sum·ing.

3. Atop (pre.)

Definition: on or at the top of

Synonym: on top of

Example: She sat atop a two-metre wall.

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4. Blast (v.)

Definition: to explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force

Synonym: blow up, explode

Example: A tunnel was to be blasted through the mountains.

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5. Blessedly (adv.)

Definition: enjoyably

Synonym: enjoyably. pleasantly

Example: The garden was blessedly peaceful.

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bless·ed·ness, noun

su·per·blessed, adjective

su·per·bless·ed·ness, noun

well-blessed, adjective

6. Burrow (v.)

Definition: to make a hole or passage in, into, or under something

Synonym: tunnel, excavate

Example: The worms burrow deep into the ground.

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bur·row·er, noun

un·bur·rowed, adjective

7. Dispute (n.)

Definition: a debate, controversy, or difference of opinion

Synonym: debate, discussion, argument

Example: There is a dispute between two countries about the border.

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dis·pute·less, adjective

dis·put·er, noun

pre·dis·pute, noun, verb, pre·dis·put·ed, pre·dis·put·ing.

re·dis·pute, verb, re·dis·put·ed, re·dis·put·ing.

un·dis·put·ed, adjective

8. Emerge (v.)

Definition: to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something

Synonym: appear, come into view

Example: She emerged from the sea, blue with cold.

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re·e·merge, verb (used without object), re·e·merged, re·e·merg·ing.

un·e·merged, adjective

9. Endure (v.)

Definition: to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful

Synonym: tolerate, stand, bear

Example: We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.

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en·dur·er, noun

un·en·dured, adjective

10. Ethnic (adj.)

Definition: relating to a particular race of people

Synonym: tribal, native

Example: Conflicts between the different ethnic groups in the country exploded into civil war.

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eth·ni·cal·ly, adverb

in·ter·eth·nic, adjective

11. Far-flung (adj.)

Definition:describes places that are a great distance away, or something that is spread over a very large area

Synonym: distant, far away

Example: The news spread to all corners of our far-flung empire.

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12. Fleck (n.)

Definition:a small mark or spot

Synonym: spot, mark

Example: I got a few flecks of paint on the window.

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fleck·less, adjective

fleck·less·ly, adverb

fleck·y, adjective

un·flecked, adjective

13. Groove (n.)

Definition: long, narrow, hollow space cut into a surface

Synonym: channel, cutting

Example: The window slides along a deep metal groove to open and close.

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groove·less, adjective

groove·like, adjective

groov·er, noun

re·groove, verb (used with object), re·grooved, re·groov·ing.

14. Immigrate (v.)

Definition: to come to live in a different country

Synonym: migrate

Example: He immigrated with his parents in 1895, and grew up in Long Island.

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im·mi·gra·tor, noun

un·im·mi·grat·ing, adjective

15. Liberal (adj.)

Definition: respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviour

Synonym: open-minded, unprejudiced

Example: Her parents were far more liberal than mine.

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lib·er·al·ly, adverb

lib·er·al·ness, noun

an·ti·lib·er·al, adjective, noun

an·ti·lib·er·al·ly, adverb

an·ti·lib·er·al·ness, noun

16. Moonscape (n.)

Definition: the general appearance of the surface of the moon

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17. Nook (n.)

Definition: a small space that is hidden or partly sheltered

Synonym: opening, gap, cavity

Example: a shady nook that was ideal for a picnic.

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nook·like, adjective

18. Notwithstanding (adv.)

Definition: despite the fact or thing mentioned

Synonym: despite, regardless of

Example: Notwithstanding some members' objections, I think we must go ahead with the plan.

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19. Outcrop (n.)

Definition: a large rock or group of rocks that sticks out of the ground

Synonym: rock shelf, mantel

Example: A rocky outcrop is visible far away.

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20. Overlook (v.)

Definition: to provide a view of, especially from above

Synonym: dominate,

Example:Our hotel room overlooked the harbour.

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21. Patron (n.)

Definition: a person or group that supports an activity or organization, especially by giving money

Synonym: sponsor, supporter

Example: The Princess Royal is a well-known patron of several charities.

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pa·tron·al, pa·tron·ly, adjective

pa·tron·dom, pa·tron·ship, noun

pa·tron·less, adjective

sub·pa·tron·al, adjective

22. Refuge (n.)

Definition: protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc.

Synonym: protection, safety

Example: The climbers slept in a mountain refuge.

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23. Rig (n.)

Definition: the equipment used in drilling an oil well.

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24. Settlement (n.)

Definition: an official agreement that finishes an argument

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Example: As part of their divorce settlement, Geoff agreed to let Polly keep the house.

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non·set·tle·ment, noun

o·ver·set·tle·ment, noun

pre·set·tle·ment, noun

re·set·tle·ment, noun

25. Sprawl out (v.)

Definition: to be stretched or spread out in an unnatural or ungraceful manner

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Example: The puppy sprawled out in all directions.

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26. Stop off (v.)

Definition: to halt for a brief stay at some point on the way elsewhere

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Example: On the way to Rome we stopped off at Florence.

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27. Striking it rich (exp.)

Definition: to get a lot of money especially suddenly and unexpectedly

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28. Vein (n.)

Definition: a streak or marking, as of a different shade or color, running through marble, wood,

Synonym: stripe, line

Example: The floor was covered with white marble with gray veins.

Word Family:

vein·al, adjective

vein·less, adjective

vein·like, adjective

in·ter·vein, verb (used with object)

in·ter·vein·al, adjective

29. Watch one’s step (exp.)

Definition: Walk carefully

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