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n. officer of the ancient Roman army, in command of a century of soldiers or minor division


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n. deep opening in the earth surface


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v. rid of excess; refine or purify; correct by punishment or reproof


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v. make a shop, sharp, cheerful sound, as of small birds or crickets


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a. having many small waves; rough with small waves


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v. surround an enemy; enclose or entrap; beat by cleverness and wit


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n. a human society with its well developed social organizations, or the culture


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n. associate; partner; either of two matching objects


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v. admit; yield; give up physical control of another


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v. stoop or descend; let one's self down; submit; waive the privilege of rank or dignity


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