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1. Definition: 1. start suddenly, as from fright

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1. Definition: 1. watch and study birds in their natural habitat

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1. Definition: 1. appear to move downward; "The sun dipped below the horizon"; "The setting sun sank below the tree line"

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1. Definition: 1. wind onto or off a reel

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1. Definition: 1. the act of moving back and forth

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1. Definition: 1. flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled

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1. Definition: 1. leave; "The family took off for Florida"

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1. Definition: 1. frequent prostitutes

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1. Definition: 1. to go stealthily or furtively; "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house"

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1. Definition: 1. move stealthily; "The lonely man skulks down the main street all day"

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1. Definition: 1. walk stealthily; "I saw a cougar slinking toward its prey"

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1. Definition: 1. show submission or fear

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1. Definition: 1. make a face indicating disgust or dislike; "She winced when she heard his pompous speech"

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1. Definition: 1. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups;

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1. Definition: 1. a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion

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1. Definition: 1. spring back, as from a forceful thrust; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"

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1. Definition: 1. the act of turning aside suddenly

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1. Definition: 1. small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body and neck

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1. Definition: 1. turn pale, as if in fear

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1. Definition: 1. sit on one's heels; "In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting"; "The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm"

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1. Definition: 1. a physician who specializes in psychiatry

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1. Definition: 1. draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

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1. Definition: 1. large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

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1. Definition: 1. draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

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1. Definition: 1. the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)

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1. Definition: 1. an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action

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1. Definition: 1. a harsh or humorous critic (sometimes intended as a facetious compliment); "the honoree gave his roasters as good as he got"

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1. Definition: 1. consent reluctantly

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1. Definition: 1. a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

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1. Definition: 1. dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)

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1. Definition: 1. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"

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1. Definition: 1. withdraw from active participation; "He retired from chess"

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1. Definition: 1. a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)

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