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shoo-in |
Noun
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an easy victory |
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stake race |
Noun
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a horse race in which part of the prize is put up by the owners of the horses in the race |
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steeplechase |
Noun
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a horse race over an obstructed course |
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steeplechase |
Noun
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a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump |
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service break |
Noun
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a tennis game won on the opponent's service |
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setback |
Noun
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an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes |
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sack race |
Noun
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a novelty race in which competitors jump ahead with their feet confined in a sack |
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scratch race |
Noun
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a race in which all contestants start from scratch (on equal terms) |
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ski race |
Noun
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a race between people wearing skis |
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skiing race |
Noun
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a race between people wearing skis |
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slalom |
Noun
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a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles |
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slalom |
Verb
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race on skis around obstacles |
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shutout |
Noun
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a defeat in a game where one side fails to score |
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spelling bee |
Noun
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a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly |
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squirt |
Noun
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the occurrence of a sudden discharge, in particular of liquid |
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squirt |
Noun
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someone who is small and insignificant |
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squirt |
Verb
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wet with a spurt of liquid |
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squirt |
Verb
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to cause liquid to come out in a thin, fast stream |
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spelldown |
Noun
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a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly |
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spelling contest |
Noun
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a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly |
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spurt |
Noun
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the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) |
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spurt |
Verb
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move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy |
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spurt |
Verb
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gush forth in a sudden stream or jet |
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sky burial |
Noun
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a traditional Tibetan funeral ritual in which the corpse is exposed to the open air to be eaten by sacred vultures |
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spirt |
Noun
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the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) |
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spirt |
Verb
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move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy |
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spirt |
Verb
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gush forth in a sudden stream or jet |
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solicitude |
Noun
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a feeling of excessive concern |
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satyriasis |
Noun
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abnormally intense sexual desire in men |
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solicitousness |
Noun
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a feeling of excessive concern |
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softheartedness |
Noun
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a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless) |
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self-disgust |
Noun
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shame resulting from strong dislike of yourself or your actions |
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self-hatred |
Noun
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shame resulting from strong dislike of yourself or your actions |
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swivet |
Noun
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a panic or extreme discomposure |
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scare |
Noun
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a sudden attack of fear |
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scare |
Noun
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sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events |
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scare |
Verb
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cause fear in |
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scare |
Verb
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cause to lose courage |
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shamefacedness |
Noun
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feeling embarrassed about yourself |
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sheepishness |
Noun
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feeling embarrassed about yourself |
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stage fright |
Noun
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fear that affects a person about to face an audience |
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Schadenfreude |
Noun
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delight in another person's misfortune |
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solacement |
Noun
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the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment |
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solacement |
Noun
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comfort in disappointment or misery |
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self-esteem |
Noun
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a feeling of pride in yourself |
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self-pride |
Noun
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a feeling of pride in yourself |
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shyness |
Noun
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a feeling of fear of embarrassment |
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silver lining |
Noun
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a consoling aspect of a difficult situation |
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self-depreciation |
Noun
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a feeling of being of little worth |
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self-doubt |
Noun
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lack of self-confidence |