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To think of something briefly.
An important person in a small group or limited environment.
A quiet period before trouble or intense activity begins.
To suggest something indirectly.
To receive strong criticism.
Too damaged to be fixed.
To take or want more food than you can eat.
To win or succeed.
Tasks or opportunities that are easy to achieve.
To abandon someone when they need help.
To learn how to do something.
To postpone an invitation or plan for another time.
To surprise someone unexpectedly.
Difficult to do, read, or understand.
To keep trying and not give up.
For now; temporarily.
In a situation that is too difficult for your knowledge or ability.
To become less skilled at something than before.
Very obvious or easy to understand.
A guess made without much information.
Something that no longer exists or happens.
A short-lived success that does not last.
To experience financial difficulty.
A very easy decision.
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