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To get revenge for, get even for, settle a score; to punish someone or get satisfaction for a wrong or injury

avenge

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What is the definition of logical?

reasonable; making use of reason and good sense

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lazy; slow-moving; not active, dull

sluggish

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The invitation to the party said that formal wear was (optional, variable)

optional
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To give up, surrender; to hand over to another

cede
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What is the definition of deluge?

a great flood; a heavy fall of rain; anything that comes in a vast quantity (like a flood)

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a delicate color or hue; a slight trace of something; to give color to something; to dye

tint

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Modern household appliances have done much to (liberate, deluge) homemakers from tedious and time consuming chores. 

liberate


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dizzy; light-headed; lacking seriousness

giddy

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What is the definition of outright?

complete; instantaneous; without reservation,, thoroughgoing; completely, instantaneously

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the point at which something begins or happens; a border; to incline, tend toward, approach; to be in the process of becoming something else

verge

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Only the (optional, outright) repeal of this unfair nuisance tax will satisfy the voters. 

outright

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to make timid or frightened by threats; to use fear to get someone to do (or not to do) something

intimidate


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What is the definition of rotund?

rounded and plump; full or rich in sound
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to stroll; walk in an easy, leisurely way; a stroll

saunter

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We held a meeting to discuss why the sale of tickets to the class dance has been so (sluggish, rotund) and what we can do about it.

sluggish

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to give a false or untrue idea

misrepresent 

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What is the definition of optional?

left to one's own choice; not required

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to free from bondage or domination; to release

liberate

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A fastball pitcher will often try to (intimidate, liberate) an opposing batter by "shaving" him with an inside pitch.

intimidate