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n. the overland expedition, especially one for hunting or exploring in eastern Africa; journey or trip


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a. covered with or resembling slime or mess mud


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n. sudden falling off or decline, as in activity, prices, or business; gross amount; mass


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a. acting in a stealthy, furtive way; gradually growing or persistent


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a. elite; high-class or exclusive; overly conceited or arrogant; inclined to turn up one's nose


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n. union of interests, purposes, or sympathies among members of a group; accord


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n. magnificence; Great light or luster; brilliance; grandeur


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n. attitude or position of a standing person or animal; posture; mental posture; point of view


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n. necessary foods or commodities; basic elements; secure or fasten; a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables


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v. be thrifty;  restrict or limit, as in amount or number


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