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7. v. move or walk in a very unsteady way as if one is drunk or sick or shocked
8. n. support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims, etc.
10. n. sth. that is not valuable or important
11. n. a small statue
12. n. a twisted or coiled piece of metal that returns to its original shape when pressed down or stretched
13. ad. mercilessly, having or showing no pity or sympathy; (here) continuously
14. a. not deserving the criticism and therefore unfair

1. v. be a symbol of sth.
2. a. causing serious problems or damage
3. a. (usu. before n.) not usual, normal or familiar
4. ad. impatiently
5. a. (of food, wood, etc.) badly decayed (therefore cannot be eaten or used)\
6. v. start a sudden mad rush like frightened animals; get easily frightened and run with the crowd
9. v. twist or move your body without stopping, often because you are in great pain
13. n. a piece of thick material like a small carpet that is used for covering or decorating part of a floor