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a. Syn. rude; wild; brutal
in a state of nature; wild; untamed; uncultivated; inhuman; brutal; not civilized; lacking polish; rude


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v.
set or keep apart; disunite; divide; disconnect


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v.
make pointed; make sharp or sharper


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ad. Syn. steeply; suddenly; abruptly
steeply; changing suddenly in direction and degree; acutely


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n.
compounds containing silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals; salt of silica acid


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n.
any rock or stone that is thin and flat, for roofing or covering houses


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n.
branch of philosophy which treats of the constitution, phenomena, and development of human society; social science


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n. Syn. demonstration; show
demonstration; show


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n.
small and compactly built upright piano


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n. Syn. magnificence; brilliance; grandeur
magnificence; Great light or luster; brilliance; grandeur


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