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::: appropriate - acquire; take possession of for one's own use without permission; set aside for a particular purpose; allocate; CF. misappropriate
::: abhor - detest; hate
::: foppish - vain about dress and appearance; N. fop: man who takes too much interest in his clothes and appearance
::: avenge - take vengence for something or on behalf of someone; Ex. They avenged his death by burning the village; Ex. He swore to avenge his brother; Ex. They avenged themselves on their enemy.
::: flotsam - drifting wreckage
::: symbiosis - interdependent relationship (between groups, species) often mutually beneficial; ADJ. symbiotic; CF. together + life
::: halcyon - calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days
::: thespian - pertaining to drama; N: actor or actress
::: wisp - small bunch (of hair); faint streak (of smoke)
::: waive - give up temporarily; yield; N. waiver: waiving a right or claim; document that waives a right or claim