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Ramifications

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A The possible results of an action

B A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

C Physical strength and good health

D A close friend

NOUN

Ramifications - The possible results of an action

Being Aristotle's student, Alexander the Great was able to plan out a military strategy taking into account all its ramifications.

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Scamper

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A (especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

B Quench or satisfy (one's thirst)

C To cause the sky or an object to be filled with smoke, air, or steam.

D Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to

VERB

Scamper - (especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

The dogs scampered through the open field, happy to be out of the house for once.

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Surge

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A Laugh lightly in a nervous, affected, or silly manner

B Bend (a limb or joint)

C To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities

D (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

VERB
NOUN

Surge - A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide

A surge of people broke through the barriers as the police tried to hold them back.

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Surge - (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

The surging ocean waves meant the surfers had to run away from the beach to avoid danger.

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Frisky

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A An attitude that commands respect

B Lively, aggressive, determined, courageous, animated, energetic, and spirited

C Playful and full of energy

D So amazingly successful, that it almost seems to be a result of a miracle.

ADJECTIVE

Frisky - Playful and full of energy

Janie's puppy was so frisky that playing with him was like a full-time job.

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Spate

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A Excited activity and movement

B A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well

C A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionag

D A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession

NOUN

Spate - A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession

The politician's falling poll numbers were due to a spate of mistakes on her part.

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Throng

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A Talk in a friendly and informal way

B (of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area)

C Talk about trivial matters

D Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open

VERB
NOUN

Throng - A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals

The handful of musicians on stage were outnumbered by the enormous throng of people in the audience.

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Throng - (of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area)

The massive crowd thronged into the stadium to cheer on their country's Olympic athletes.

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Bustle

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A The complete range or scope of something

B Stylishness and originality

C A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy

D Excited activity and movement

NOUN

Bustle - Excited activity and movement

In big cities, the bustle of people rushing to work is a common sight.

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Perky

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A Careful and using good judgement.

B Expensively stylish

C Cheerful and lively

D Great in importance, extent, or size

ADJECTIVE

Perky - Cheerful and lively

One reason that Ellen Degeneres is so popular is her upbeat and perky attitude.

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Swarm

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A To give something and be given something else instead

B (of insects) move in or form a swarm

C Talk intimately and cozily; gossip

D Talk, typically at length, about trivial matters

VERB
NOUN

Swarm - A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones

The terrifying sight of insects forming a swarm made them look like an invading army.

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Swarm - (of insects) move in or form a swarm

The thousands of locusts swarmed until they blocked out most of the sky.

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Industrious

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A Quick and light in movement or action; agile

B To work very hard

C Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like

D (of a scientific theory or solution to a problem) pleasingly ingenious and simple

ADJECTIVE

Industrious - To work very hard

The sociologist Max Weber said that the success of a society depended on workers being industrious.

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Scamper

Surge

Frisky

Spate

Throng

Bustle

Perky

Swarm

Industrious

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