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v. aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage


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v. cancel; put an end to; destroy completely


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v. wear away by friction; scrape; erode


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n. fear of heights; abnormal fear of high places


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a. calculating; pertaining to insurance statistics


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v. put into motion or action; activate


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n. cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress


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v. cut off part of the body, especially by surgery; prune


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v. apply oil or similar substance to; put oil on during religious ceremony as a sign of sanctification or consecration.


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n. any furniture old and valuable; out of fashion


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