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analogous similar or parallel in certain ways cleave 1. to split with a sharp instrument 2. to cling together derogatory belittling; disparaging distraught extremely troubled or agitated; worried exemplary worthy of imitation; setting a good example homogeneous having or consisting of similar parts throughout inadvertent accidental; unintentional muddle to make confusing or unclear; to bungle onomatopoeia the use of a word that sounds like the action or object it denotes pompous showing excessive self-esteem or vanity prowl to move about stealthily, as though hunting or quietly searching raze to destroy so as to make level with the ground stealthy acting with silence, caution, and secrecy throng a crowded group of people or things vex 1. to annoy or disturb 2. to agitate mentally; to worry Vocabulary Power Plus Book H

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