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formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

revoke formally, repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

person having dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger, characterized by violent emotions or behavior

characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control

sparing in consumption of especially food and drink, marked by temperance in indulgence

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

shrewdness shown by keen insight, a tapering point

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

found in the ordinary course of events, occurring every day

belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War

a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

tending to vanish like vapor, soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

represent falsely, be in contradiction with

relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently

take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property

having unlimited power, having virtually unlimited authority or influence

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)

characterized by great force or energy, intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree

characterized by great force or energy, intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

harmful to living things, causing harm or damage

the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others

shedding foliage at the end of the growing season, being shed at the end of a period of growth

(logic) a statement that is necessarily true, useless repetition

synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)

the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function

a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

repeat an earlier theme of a composition, repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life

a part of language study that deals with letters and spelling

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

devoid of intelligence, silly and pointless

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others

a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things, an indirect way of expressing something

blow away or off with a current of air, separate the chaff from by using air currents

the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors, compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

travel around either by plane or ship, go around or avoid (an obstacle)

shedding foliage at the end of the growing season, being shed at the end of a period of growth

lacking social polish, lacking ease or grace

divide unfairly and to one's advantage, of voting districts

a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

rejection of all religious and moral principles

harmful to living things, causing harm or damage

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

a powerful circular current of water, the shape of something rotating rapidly

a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers

showing modest reserve, lacking self-confidence

rejection of all religious and moral principles

weaken mentally or morally, disturb the composure of

the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time

a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things, an indirect way of expressing something

with your identity concealed

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger, characterized by violent emotions or behavior

a divine manifestation, twelve days after Christmas

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time

tending to vanish like vapor, soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger, characterized by violent emotions or behavior

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

a blood-red color, confidently optimistic and cheerful

type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having same number and kind of chromosomes as parent nucleus

done with very great haste and without due deliberation, extremely steep

a powerful circular current of water, the shape of something rotating rapidly

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

devoid of intelligence, silly and pointless

not involving or relating to different religious sects or political groups

showing modest reserve, lacking self-confidence

officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch

generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility

done with very great haste and without due deliberation, extremely steep

the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)

involving trust, referring to paper currency depending on securities for its value

the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells are suspended

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

all of the same or similar kind or nature

sparing in consumption of especially food and drink, marked by temperance in indulgence

having unlimited power, having virtually unlimited authority or influence

a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

lacking social polish, lacking ease or grace

massive and extremely remote celestial object

a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

sparing in consumption of especially food and drink, marked by temperance in indulgence

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

divide unfairly and to one's advantage, of voting districts

practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships

devoid of intelligence, silly and pointless

a divine manifestation, twelve days after Christmas

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues

done with very great haste and without due deliberation, extremely steep

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function

all of the same or similar kind or nature

having unlimited power, having virtually unlimited authority or influence

the basic structure or features of a system or organization

overbearing pride or presumption, excessive pride or self-confidence

authenticate as a notary, acknowledge or attest as a notary public

function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues

blow away or off with a current of air, separate the chaff from by using air currents

the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things, an indirect way of expressing something

having unlimited power, having virtually unlimited authority or influence

challenge the honesty or veracity of, bring an accusation against; level a charge against

a divine manifestation, twelve days after Christmas

lacking in nutritive value, displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

revoke formally, repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

with your identity concealed

(logic) a statement that is necessarily true, useless repetition

necessarily or demonstrably true, impossible to deny or disprove

of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function

belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War

officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

rejection of all religious and moral principles

a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

the basic structure or features of a system or organization

full of trivial conversation, tending to talk a great deal; talkative

all of the same or similar kind or nature

sparing in consumption of especially food and drink, marked by temperance in indulgence

estimate the value of, insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

a political system governed by a few people

rejection of all religious and moral principles

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

lacking in nutritive value, displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity

divide unfairly and to one's advantage, of voting districts

relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

a blood-red color, confidently optimistic and cheerful

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe, one of two (approximately) equal parts

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

involving trust, referring to paper currency depending on securities for its value

the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others

blow away or off with a current of air, separate the chaff from by using air currents

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors, compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians

devoid of intelligence, silly and pointless

weaken mentally or morally, disturb the composure of

any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance

full of trivial conversation, tending to talk a great deal; talkative

excessively mournful, looking or sounding sad and dismal

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

estimate the value of, insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others

full of trivial conversation, tending to talk a great deal; talkative

practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having same number and kind of chromosomes as parent nucleus

necessarily or demonstrably true, impossible to deny or disprove

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

travel around either by plane or ship, go around or avoid (an obstacle)

a political system governed by a few people

weaken mentally or morally, disturb the composure of

the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)

one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe, one of two (approximately) equal parts

all of the same or similar kind or nature

the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation, the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide

relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

rejection of all religious and moral principles

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation, the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide

belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

involving trust, referring to paper currency depending on securities for its value

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

a blood-red color, confidently optimistic and cheerful

necessarily or demonstrably true, impossible to deny or disprove

not involving or relating to different religious sects or political groups

put down by force or intimidation, make subservient, force to submit or subdue

with your identity concealed

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

authenticate as a notary, acknowledge or attest as a notary public

a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections, speech you make to yourself

one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe, one of two (approximately) equal parts

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

with your identity concealed

sparing in consumption of especially food and drink, marked by temperance in indulgence

synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)

a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

a political system governed by a few people

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently

massive and extremely remote celestial object

of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function

having unlimited power, having virtually unlimited authority or influence

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy, expressive of contempt

a part of language study that deals with letters and spelling

represent falsely, be in contradiction with

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time

a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians

tending to vanish like vapor, soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance

relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

shrewdness shown by keen insight, a tapering point

function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues

relating to or involving money, consisting of or measured in money

a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

full of trivial conversation, tending to talk a great deal; talkative

synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)

repeat an earlier theme of a composition, repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life

take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property

excessively mournful, looking or sounding sad and dismal

estimate the value of, insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells are suspended

a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)

estimate the value of, insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

necessarily or demonstrably true, impossible to deny or disprove

a powerful circular current of water, the shape of something rotating rapidly

a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers

a part of language study that deals with letters and spelling

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

done with very great haste and without due deliberation, extremely steep

synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers

massive and extremely remote celestial object

represent falsely, be in contradiction with

found in the ordinary course of events, occurring every day

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

challenge the honesty or veracity of, bring an accusation against; level a charge against

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

found in the ordinary course of events, occurring every day

repeat an earlier theme of a composition, repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life

a blood-red color, confidently optimistic and cheerful

belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War

a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

all of the same or similar kind or nature

of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors, compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

done with very great haste and without due deliberation, extremely steep

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently

shrewdness shown by keen insight, a tapering point

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation, the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide

overbearing pride or presumption, excessive pride or self-confidence

showing modest reserve, lacking self-confidence

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation, the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

a blood-red color, confidently optimistic and cheerful

lacking social polish, lacking ease or grace

a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections, speech you make to yourself

compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors, compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

put down by force or intimidation, make subservient, force to submit or subdue

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

(logic) a statement that is necessarily true, useless repetition

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger, characterized by violent emotions or behavior

an advocate of the extension of voting rights (especially to women)

having unlimited power, having virtually unlimited authority or influence

a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

sparing in consumption of especially food and drink, marked by temperance in indulgence

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility

a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy, expressive of contempt

a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things, an indirect way of expressing something

(logic) a statement that is necessarily true, useless repetition

a divine manifestation, twelve days after Christmas

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation, the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide

characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control

divide unfairly and to one's advantage, of voting districts

revoke formally, repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust ,of or pertaining to construction or architecture

tending to vanish like vapor, soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function

a part of language study that deals with letters and spelling

repeat an earlier theme of a composition, repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger, characterized by violent emotions or behavior

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

lacking in nutritive value, displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity

weaken mentally or morally, disturb the composure of

estimate the value of, insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control

relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

revoke formally, repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger, characterized by violent emotions or behavior

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)

generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility

the basic structure or features of a system or organization

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently

characterized by great force or energy, intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree

the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

a blood-red color, confidently optimistic and cheerful

synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)

a powerful circular current of water, the shape of something rotating rapidly

necessarily or demonstrably true, impossible to deny or disprove

function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property

all of the same or similar kind or nature

person having dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

blow away or off with a current of air, separate the chaff from by using air currents

practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

a divine manifestation, twelve days after Christmas

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

person having dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

necessarily or demonstrably true, impossible to deny or disprove

full of trivial conversation, tending to talk a great deal; talkative

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance

a powerful circular current of water, the shape of something rotating rapidly

officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch

the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time

a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes