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to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

plod

to explain in detail; to clarify

expound

facial expression

countenance

farm machine that gathers a food crop from the fields

reaper

an attack in which the attacker hides and surprises the enemy

ambush

sameness of opinion; agreement

accord

to avoid or get out of doing work, neglect a duty; to sneak, slink

shirk

deserving of scorn; despicable

contemptible

a false reason, deceptive excuse

pretext

persisting tirelessly

indefatigable

a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

faction

hatred, ill-will

enmity

separate grain from (corn or other crops), typically with a flail or by the action of a revolving mechanism.

thresh

suitable for growing crops

arable

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

shrewd

anger as a result of something unjust

indignation

to be in charge; govern

preside

stubborn; unyielding

obstinate

a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest

apathy

go-between; mediator

intermediary

A burden or something that oppresses; a frame for attaching animals (such as oxen) to each other and to a plow or other equipment to be pulled

yoke

An order having the force of law

decree

cover with a thin layer of gold

gild

to dig up

disinter

without preparation

impromptu

related to the simplest or beginning level of something

elementary

to take advantage of

exploit

in a joyous manner

blithely

a general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying

maxim

Produce and release a substance from a cell or gland of the body for a functional purpose

secrete

easily managed or controlled

tractable

to spread throughout

pervade

a fellow socialist or communist (often as a form of address).

comrade

after one's death

posthumously

impressive by virtue of size, power, or manner

imposing

to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate

thwart

establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place.

ensconced

to speak in favor of

advocate

skip or dance about in a lively or playful way

capered

to work long and hard

toil

to obtain through special effort; to bring about

procure

to frolic; to romp about playfully

gambol

puzzling, mystifying, or enigmatic

cryptic

to reestablish friendship, to resolve a dispute

reconcile

plump; stocky; substantial

stout

wealth, success

prosperity

a place from which stone is taken

quarry

to speak evil of, slander

malign

wretchedly poor; run-down; mean or selfish

sordid

withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)

aloof

impatient, uneasy, or restless

restive

to rest; lie; place; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

repose

to encourage one to be bold or to have courage

embolden

a firm decision to do or not to do something.

resolution

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

ignominious

rightfully; suitably

duly

absolute; without exception

categorical

A limited portion or allowance of food or goods; limitation of use

ration

lively, sprightly, full of energy

vivacious

continuing or enduring forever; everlasting

perpetually

well meaning and kindly

benevolent

obvious; very clear; evident

manifest

to surrender

capitulate