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| 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
verb • choose by or as if by divine intervention • administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing | ||||
| 21% | 5 | Brute who picks on others | ||
noun • a cruel and brutal fellow • a hired thug adjective satellite • excellent verb • be bossy towards • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | ||||
| 21% | 8 | Someone who picks up the phone | ||
noun • the person initiating a telephone call | ||||
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