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weather
wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something)
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intent
intention or purpose
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dictation
the action of saying words aloud to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape
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solitary
existing, single
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comradeship
the company and friendship of others with common aims
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incredulously
in a manner indicating disbelief
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candidly
in an honest and straightforward way
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raucous
making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
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falters
start to lose strength or momentum
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befuddled
unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed