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Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

an area of land with its own government, people, and borders a nation with its own government and borders

An exceptionally long, misleadingly great distance.

land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods, and farms land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages; land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages

an administrative area in countries such as the US or the UK A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

two people or things; also a married or romantic pair two people or things considered together; a pair

the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery in the face of pain or danger; The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery. the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery

a set of classes or lessons on a subject a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons

a place where legal cases are heard; also an area for some sports a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention; a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention

The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; polite behavior.; the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark polite behavior or a polite action; a favor or privilege

a child of your uncle or aunt A child of one's uncle or aunt.

To place something over or upon something else to protect or conceal it.; to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal to place something over or on top of something else to protect or hide it

To discuss many varied topics, travel a vast distance, or accomplish significant work.

to investigate, document, and report on a specific event or development for a news organization

reporting about an event; also the amount of protection, service, or area included The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret or undercover

having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else

a large female animal kept on farms for milk or meat a large farm animal kept for milk or meat a large domesticated bovine animal kept for milk or meat

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

A crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair being pincers.; a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers

a narrow break or line in a surface; to break slightly or make a sharp sound To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.; To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.

To open a book to study or read, often used in negative contexts regarding studying.

To open and drink a cold beer or refreshing chilled beverage, especially to relax.

To make someone laugh suddenly and uncontrollably.

a skill in making things carefully by hand; to make something with skill an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation; an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation

to study intensely and hurriedly right before an examination

a large, tall, long-legged and long-necked wading bird; a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

To write or produce an essay or academic paper quickly and mechanically, often without deep reflection.

an accident where something hits hard; also when a computer suddenly stops working To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).

to move forward slowly on the hands and knees or with the body close to the ground

strange, wild, or very excited about something; informal mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something mentally unsound; extremely foolish or enthusiastic

a thick soft dairy food; also a thick product for skin, or a pale yellow-white color the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk A thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top; also a soft substance used in cooking or cosmetics.; the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk A thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top; also a soft substance used in cooking or cosmetics.

The very best or highest-caliber individuals or things in a group.

to make something new To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new. to bring into existence; to make something new To bring something into existence; to make or produce.

the action or process of bringing something into existence; or something that has been made or invented

good at making new and interesting ideas or things Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.; Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.

Imaginative and innovative displays or presentations in an exhibition or gallery.

a hobby or means that allows someone to express their artistic ideas, imagination, and emotions

the use of imagination or original ideas to create something artistic or novel

a living thing, especially an animal A living being, especially an animal.; A living being, especially an animal.