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n. Syn. assimilation; reception
process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration


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treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin


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study of how objects move through the air or water


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a. Syn. pleasing; acceptable
ready to consent or submit; acceptable


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medieval chemistry; magical or mysterious power or process of transforming


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warning serves; alarm; condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action


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v. Syn. estrange; transfer; separate
cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally


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a. Syn. substitute
happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute


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n. Syn. study; investigation
study; investigation; process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts


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occurring or payable every year


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