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n. the relative proportion of salt in a solution; the taste experience when salt is taken into the mouth


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n. branch of geology that studies earthquakes


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n. process or result of becoming less or smaller


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v. denote; mean; indicate


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v. draw or describe briefly; give the main points; summary of


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v. provide for or supply inadequately; deal with hastily, carelessly, or with poor material


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n. a small secluded room; well and tightly constructed


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n. an orderly pile; heap; a large number; arrange in a pile


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n. act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine


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v. interrupt or cut off voice; keep in or hold back; suppress; conceal or hide


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