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v. Syn. rescue
save from loss or destruction; rescue of a ship; save for further use


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a.
consisting of or divided into sections; separating into sections


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v. Syn. flash
shine with a weak or fitful light; glimmer intermittently


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n. Syn. slit
broad, flat, wooden bar; slat or slot; narrow opening; slit; position of employment


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v.
fly aloft, as a bird; mount upward on wings; rise in thought, spirits, or imagination


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v. Syn. stimulate; urge
urge a horse; incite or stimulate; ride quickly by spurring a horse; proceed in haste


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a.
having lost freshness; lacking originality or spontaneity


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v. Syn. hunger
hunger; deprive of food


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n.
one occupied with the affairs of government, and influential in shaping policy


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n.
helps something to happen more quickly


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