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a. Syn. conscientious; meticulous; cautious
exactly and carefully conducted; by extreme care and great effort; cautious


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a.
caused by earthquake or earth vibration; earthshaking


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a.
torn or worn to rage; poor; mean; ragged


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v. Syn. destroy; break up
destroy; break up; break into many pieces


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marked by or given to doubt; questioning


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a. Syn. excellent; independent
having supreme rank or power; self governing; excellent; independent


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relating to space; existing in or connected with space


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n. Syn. observer; audience
observer; audience; one who looks on


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v. Syn. germinate
have new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud; shoot up


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


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