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EXCERPT

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WordMeaning
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
catechismoral instruction
jibeto be in accord : agree
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
sentinelsentry
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind