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::: endearment - fond word or act; expression of affection
::: pulverize - crush or grind into very small particles
::: persist - continue in existence; last; continue in a course of action in spite of opposition; Ex. persist in/with something; ADJ. persistent
::: regatta - boat or yacht race
::: paragon - model of perfection; Ex. paragon of virtue
::: irrepressible - unable to be restrained or held back; impossible to hold back
::: prefigure - be a sign of; foreshadow
::: stereotype - one regarded as embodying a set image or type; fixed and unvarying representation; standardized mental picture often reflecting prejudice; Ex. stereotype of the happy slave; V: make a stereotype of; represent by a stereotype; Ex. It is wrong to stereotype people; Ex. stereotyped answer
::: initiate - begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated
::: jibe - agree; be in harmony with; gibe