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n. bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases; enclosed space


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n. a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone


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n. statue; creating figures or designs in three dimensions


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n. branch of geology that studies earthquakes


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n. a serving that has been cut from a larger portion; piece; a share of something


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ad. a little; a bit; in a small amount or degree


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a. lazy; disinclined to work or exertion; inactive; sluggish


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ad. in a smooth manner; successfully; easily


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v. assume to be true without conclusive evidence; engage in buying or selling of a commodity for  profit


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a. hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character; firm or unyielding


Spelling Word: stern