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n. ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with


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n. mental keenness; quickness of perception


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a. quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe


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a. flexible; becoming or being made suitable to a particular situation or use


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a. valiant; venturesome; inclined or willing to incur hazard or engage in adventures


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n. the extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; last struggle of life; death struggle


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n. one who proclaims a message publicly


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ad. in a competent, capable manner; in an apt or suitable manner


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n. operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment


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a. dry; lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or plants


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