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n. one who studies the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times


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n. loss of the ability to move a body part


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n. phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes


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n. grant made by the government to creator the sole right; invention protected by grant


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n. eccentricity; oddness; an odd or unusual characteristic; private ownership; proprietorship


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n. foot-operated lever used for actuating or controlling a mechanism


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n. process of the sweat glands of skin secreting a salty fluid


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v. cause to turn away from what is right, proper, or good; corrupt; bring to a bad or worse condition


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n. any distinct time period in a sequence of events; stage


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v. have a desire for something or someone; yearn; grieve or mourn for


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