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"mw" }, "embarrass:verb": { "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel confused and foolish in front of other people", "source": "mw" }, "slumber:noun": { "def": "(noun) a party where one or more people (usually girls) stay overnight at one person's house : sleepover", "source": "mw" }, "defensible:adjective": { "def": "(adjective) able to be thought of as good or acceptable", "source": "mw" }, "overtake:verb": { "def": "(verb) to move up to and past (someone or something that is in front of you) by moving faster —often used figuratively", "source": "mw" } }