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a retaining wall built beside a river to prevent flooding

one who is in opposition to something

courting favor by cringing and ﬂattering

. a person who fights against another

exhibit affection as a dog

seek favor or attention by obsequiousness

story, play, or picture in which characters are used as symbols

reasonable and just

fee paid to retain an advisor

of or characterized by disagreement, opposition, hostility, etc. (as would be the case between adversaries)

resulting in having an advantage

not essential or inherent

to admire to an excessive degree

length of time something lasts

to praise too highly or flatter in a servile manner

self-evident truth

pardon (an offense)

sanctioned by law or custom

storage place for military equipment

put decorations on

departing from the center

to add beauty or distinction to

money or goods given to the poor

a member of a legislative body, such as an assemblyman, a congressman, or a senator

very small mouse like animal

to be ornamental to

right or privilege granted by authority

license to sell a product in a particular territory

to make greater( as in value,reputation, or usefulness)

one who makes laws

substance that removes sensation with or without loss of consciousness

to have a high regard for

fall to a lower level (of morality, civilization, or art)

to look upon with approval, wonder, and delight

abrupt ejection (to discharge sperm)

inspiring or deserving admiration or praise

to serve as a judge to decide some dispute or problem

to hear and decide a court case

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