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


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v. permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to


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v. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon


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a. of the same kin; related by blood


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


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n. pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions


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n. one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent


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v. make obsolete or old-fashioned


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a. impending; of the relatively near future; coming closer to another


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n. the continuous portion of a circle; something curved in shape


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