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to care for and protect in an overindulgent way

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

The amount of money needed to buy or do something.

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning

a small simple house, typically in the countryside

A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

a comfortable seat for two or more people, typically upholstered

a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

to determine the total number of something

a person's face or expression; support or approval

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

to offset or balance the effect of something

an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

to revoke or cancel an order or command

a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

having the opposite of the desired effect; harmful to achieving goals

to offset or counteract the effect of something

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

too many to be counted; innumerable

a nation with its own government and borders

a person from one's own country or rural area

land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages

A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

two people or things considered together; a pair

the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery

having or showing bravery; able to face danger or difficulty

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons