Strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or application; intense thought.
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of Aggravate
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of Aggravate
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Bade.
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Bade.
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Having largeness of size; of much bulk or magnitude; of great size; large.
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Having largeness of size; of much bulk or magnitude; of great size; large.
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Of or pertaining to a brute; as, brutal nature.
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Of or pertaining to a brute; as, brutal nature.
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Deprived of heat, or having a low temperature; not warm or hot; gelid; frigid.
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Deprived of heat, or having a low temperature; not warm or hot; gelid; frigid.
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of Concentrate
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of Concentrate
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of Consume
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of Consume
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Extending far below the surface; of great perpendicular dimension (measured from the surface downward, and distinguished from high, which is measured…
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Extending far below the surface; of great perpendicular dimension (measured from the surface downward, and distinguished from high, which is measured…
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Carefully selected or sought out; hence, of distinguishing and surpassing quality; exceedingly nice; delightfully excellent; giving rare satisfaction…
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Carefully selected or sought out; hence, of distinguishing and surpassing quality; exceedingly nice; delightfully excellent; giving rare satisfaction…
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At the utmost point, edge, or border; outermost; utmost; farthest; most remote; at the widest limit.
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At the utmost point, edge, or border; outermost; utmost; farthest; most remote; at the widest limit.
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Furious; violent; unrestrained; impetuous; as, a fierce wind.
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Furious; violent; unrestrained; impetuous; as, a fierce wind.
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of Intensify
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of Intensify
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Stretched; admitting of intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified.
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Stretched; admitting of intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified.
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Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge.
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Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge.
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A hand or match at dice.
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A hand or match at dice.
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of Overwhelm
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of Overwhelm
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Capable of being touched and felt; perceptible by the touch; as, a palpable form.
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Capable of being touched and felt; perceptible by the touch; as, a palpable form.
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Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to a great depth; deep.
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Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to a great depth; deep.
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Separate from all heterogeneous or extraneous matter; free from mixture or combination; clean; mere; simple; unmixed; as, pure water; pure clay; pure…
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Separate from all heterogeneous or extraneous matter; free from mixture or combination; clean; mere; simple; unmixed; as, pure water; pure clay; pure…
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of Rage
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of Rage
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of Saturate
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of Saturate
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of Scream
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of Scream
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Serious in feeeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful.
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Serious in feeeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful.
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Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.
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Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.
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To feel a lively, pungent local pain; -- said of some part of the body as the seat of irritation; as, my finger smarts; these wounds smart.
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To feel a lively, pungent local pain; -- said of some part of the body as the seat of irritation; as, my finger smarts; these wounds smart.
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Having active physical power, or great physical power to act; having a power of exerting great bodily force; vigorous.
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Having active physical power, or great physical power to act; having a power of exerting great bodily force; vigorous.
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of Tear
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of Tear
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Adapted or likely to excite terror, awe, or dread; dreadful; formidable.
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Adapted or likely to excite terror, awe, or dread; dreadful; formidable.
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Causing terror; adapted to excite great fear or dread; terrible; as, a terrific form; a terrific sight.
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Causing terror; adapted to excite great fear or dread; terrible; as, a terrific form; a terrific sight.
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Measuring in the third dimension other than length and breadth, or in general dimension other than length; -- said of a solid body; as, a timber seve…
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Measuring in the third dimension other than length and breadth, or in general dimension other than length; -- said of a solid body; as, a timber seve…
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Not relenting; unyielding; rigid; hard; stern; cruel.
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Not relenting; unyielding; rigid; hard; stern; cruel.
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Situated at the farthest point or extremity; farthest out; most distant; extreme; as, the utmost limits of the land; the utmost extent of human knowl…
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Situated at the farthest point or extremity; farthest out; most distant; extreme; as, the utmost limits of the land; the utmost extent of human knowl…
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Extreme; utmost; being; in the farthest, greatest, or highest degree; as, the uttermost extent or end.
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Extreme; utmost; being; in the farthest, greatest, or highest degree; as, the uttermost extent or end.
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Acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous; forcible; mighty; as, vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat.
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Acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous; forcible; mighty; as, vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat.
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Moving or acting with physical strength; urged or impelled with force; excited by strong feeling or passion; forcible; vehement; impetuous; fierce; f…
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Moving or acting with physical strength; urged or impelled with force; excited by strong feeling or passion; forcible; vehement; impetuous; fierce; f…
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Having a wick; -- used chiefly in composition; as, a two-wicked lamp.
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Having a wick; -- used chiefly in composition; as, a two-wicked lamp.
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Living in a state of nature; inhabiting natural haunts, as the forest or open field; not familiar with, or not easily approached by, man; not tamed o…
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Living in a state of nature; inhabiting natural haunts, as the forest or open field; not familiar with, or not easily approached by, man; not tamed o…
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Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence, indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment.
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Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence, indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment.
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The state or quality of being intense; intenseness; extreme degree; as, intensity of heat, cold, mental application, passion, etc.
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The state or quality of being intense; intenseness; extreme degree; as, intensity of heat, cold, mental application, passion, etc.
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A step, stair, or staircase.
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A step, stair, or staircase.
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A step or degree in any series, rank, quality, order; relative position or standing; as, grades of military rank; crimes of every grade; grades of fl…
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A step or degree in any series, rank, quality, order; relative position or standing; as, grades of military rank; crimes of every grade; grades of fl…
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A line or surface to which, at every point, a vertical or plumb line is perpendicular; a line or surface which is everywhere parallel to the surface…
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A line or surface to which, at every point, a vertical or plumb line is perpendicular; a line or surface which is everywhere parallel to the surface…
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Not moderate; exceeding just or usual and suitable bounds; excessive; extravagant; unreasonable; as, immoderate demands; immoderate grief; immoderate…
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Not moderate; exceeding just or usual and suitable bounds; excessive; extravagant; unreasonable; as, immoderate demands; immoderate grief; immoderate…
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Indulging any appetite or passion to excess; immoderate to enjoyments or exertion.
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Indulging any appetite or passion to excess; immoderate to enjoyments or exertion.
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Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to a great depth; deep.
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Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to a great depth; deep.
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Sharp at the end; ending in a sharp point; pointed; -- opposed to blunt or obtuse; as, an acute angle; an acute leaf.
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True to the life; exhibiting the appearance of life or freshness; animated; spirited; bright; strong; intense; as, vivid colors.
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Having active physical power, or great physical power to act; having a power of exerting great bodily force; vigorous.
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Gentle; pleasant; kind; soft; bland; clement; hence, moderate in degree or quality; -- the opposite of harsh, severe, irritating, violent, disagreeab…
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Gentle; pleasant; kind; soft; bland; clement; hence, moderate in degree or quality; -- the opposite of harsh, severe, irritating, violent, disagreeab…
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