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To kidnap, carry off by force
abduct
Not clear, having two or more possible meanings
ambiguous
(v.) to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (n.) (in baseball) an illegal motion made by a pitcher
balk
closely and firmly packed together; small; (v.) to squeeze together; (n.) an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car
compact
(v.) to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor or honor.
confer
(v.) to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification; (n.) an identifying feature
earmark
extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling
frigid
(n.) an instrument, tool; (v.) to put into effect
implement
(adj.) too great to be counted, unpredictable, uncertain
incalculable
(adj.) beyond question or argument, definitely true
indisputable
(adj.) thorough, deep, showing great effort; concentrated
intensive
(n) a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; (v) to perform or carry out such a planned movement
maneuver
(n) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; (v) to take such destructive action
sabotage
(adj) not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount
scant
(adj) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded
stealthy
(adj) tall, strong, healthy
strapping
