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reparation collapse: something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make amends"; (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors; "Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after World War I"; compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury; "an act for which there is no reparation"

able collapse: (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "able to swim"; "she was able to program her computer"; "we were at last able to buy a car"; "able to get a grant for the project"; having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; "able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"; have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"; having a strong healthy body; "an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army"

prickle collapse: make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn; "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"; cause a prickling sensation

sagacious collapse: skillful in statecraft or management; "an astute and sagacious statesman"

spruce collapse: any coniferous tree of the genus Picea; light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

tactical collapse: of or pertaining to tactic or tactics; "a tactical error"

retribution collapse: the act of correcting for your wrongdoing; a justly deserved penalty

writhe collapse: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling); "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"; "The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"

glamorous collapse: having an air of allure, romance and excitement; "glamorous movie stars"

chic collapse: elegance by virtue of being fashionable; elegant and stylish; "chic elegance"; "a smart new dress"; "a suit of voguish cut"

agile collapse: moving quickly and lightly; "sleek and agile as a gymnast"; "as nimble as a deer"; "nimble fingers"; "quick of foot"; "the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it"; mentally quick; "an agile mind"; "nimble wits"

adroit collapse: quick or skillful or adept in action or thought; "an exceptionally adroit pianist"; "an adroit technician"; "his adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers"; "an adroit negotiator"; skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician"; "came up with a clever story"; "an ingenious press agent"; "an ingenious scheme"

wince collapse: a reflex response to sudden pain; the facial expression of sudden pain; make a face indicating disgust or dislike; "She winced when she heard his pompous speech"

remuneration collapse: the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses; "adequate remuneration for his work"

modern collapse: a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes; a contemporary person; characteristic of present-day art and music and literature and architecture; used of a living language; being the current stage in its development; "Modern English"; "New Hebrew is Israeli Hebrew"; belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages; "modern art"; "modern furniture"; "modern history"; "totem poles are modern rather than prehistoric"

intelligent collapse: having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree; "is there intelligent life in the universe?"; "an intelligent question"; endowed with the capacity to reason; possessing sound knowledge; "well-informed readers"

deride collapse: treat or speak of with contempt; "He derided his student's attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics"

Attic collapse: (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof; informal terms for a human head; the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens; of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times; "Attic Greek"

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