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crossbreed
1.
cross
breed
Noun

an animal or plant produced by breeding two different species or varieties

The lab bred a crossbreed of a lion and a tiger, known as a liger.

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overcome
2.
o
ver
come
Verb

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

She overcame obstacles in her career by demonstrating resilience and determination.

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interbreed
3.
in
terb
reed
Verb

to breed between different species or varieties

Farmers interbreed cows to improve milk quality.

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mislay
4.
mis
lay
Verb

to forget for a short while where one has put something

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outshine
5.
out
shine
Verb

to surpass others in a particular quality or achievement

Her charisma and stage presence allowed her to outshine other performers, captivating the audience with her captivating performance.

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overhang
6.
o
ver
hang
Noun

projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else

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misunderstand
7.
mis
un
ders
tand
Verb

to fail to understand something or someone correctly

He misunderstood the meeting time and arrived an hour early.

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overrun
8.
o
ver
run
Verb

to invade or overwhelm with a large number, surpassing defenses

The enemy forces attempted to overrun the border, catching the defenders off guard.

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