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::: duration - length of time something lasts
::: adversary - opponent; enemy
::: rampart - defensive mound of earth
::: downcast - disheartened; dejected; sad; directed downward
::: disseminate - distribute; spread; scatter (like seeds)
::: noxious - harmful; CF. obnoxious
::: comprise - include; consist of
::: protocol - diplomatic etiquette; ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats; first copy of a treaty before its ratification; Ex. Protocol demands that the queen meet him at the airport.
::: shuffle - mix together; jumble; move (something) from one place to another; slide (the feet) along the ground while walking; Ex. shuffle papers from one pile to another; N.
::: merit - deserve; ADJ. meritorious: deserving reward or praise