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| adverse | adj. 1. Working against; serving to oppose. 2. Harmful; unfavorable. |
| aloof | adj. Remote or distant, usually by choice. adv. In an aloof manner. |
| alternative | adj. Allowing a choice between two or more things. n. 1. A choice between two or more things. 2. Any one of the things that can be chosen. |
| canine | adj. Of, or relating to, dogs or related animals. n. A member of the canine family. |
| compulsory | adj. Required by law or a firm rule. |
| consecutive | adj. Following one after another in order. |
| desolate | adj. 1. Deserted; lonely; without signs of life. 2. Filled with sorrow. |
| dispatch | v. 1. To send on specific business. 2. To finish or complete promptly. 3. To kill quickly. n. 1. Speed in movement. 2. A written message sent quickly. |
| distinction | n. 1. A recognition of the way things differ. 2. Special honor or regard. 3. Excellence of performance or abiltiy. |
| endure | v. 1. To put up with; to bear. 2. To go on for a long time; to last. |
| endurance | n. The ability to put up with hardship. |
| fluctuate | v. To rise and fall; to keep changing. |
| fluctuation | n. A rising and falling movement. |
| grueling | adj. Tiring; exhausting. |
| maul | v. To handle roughly so as to cause injury. |
| participate | v. To take part in. |
| participant | n. One who takes part in. |
| robust | adj. Strong and vigorous. |
