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to kindle

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to set something on fire

conflagrate enkindle ignite inflame

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The camper carefully arranged the dry leaves and twigs to kindle a small fire for cooking.

The ancient villagers relied on friction to kindle fire, rubbing sticks together until sparks appeared.

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kindred

Adjective

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of a similar classification and quality

conflagrate enkindle ignite inflame

zeal

noun

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a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

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zealot

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a person with very strong opinions on different matters such as religion or politics who tries to impose them on others

conflagrate enkindle ignite inflame

nonpartisan

zealous

Adjective

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showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

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to bungle

Verb

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Informal

to handle a task or activity clumsily, often causing damage or problem

conflagrate enkindle ignite inflame

bungalow

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a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

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miser

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a person who refuses to spend any of their money, often living in poor conditions

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miserly

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having an extreme reluctance to spend money or resources

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typical

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having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

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atypical

to typify

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to display the specifications related to a certain group

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financial

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related to money or its management

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nonfinancial

financier

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a person whose job is handling and lending large amounts of money to other companies or the government

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to writhe

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to struggle and make turning and twisting movements in an attempt to break free

conflagrate enkindle ignite inflame

wry

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twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

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existence

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the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

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nonexistence

existential

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regarding human's existence and its concerning matters

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pacific

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tending to keep peace and stay away from conflicts

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pacifist

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an individual who is against war and violence as a way to settle disagreements or conflicts

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to pacify

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to take action against violence in order to bring peace

conflagrate enkindle ignite inflame

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