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n.
shortening something by omitting parts of it


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a.
liable to being called to account; answerable; responsible; something that can be explained


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n.
one who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault


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a. Syn. competent; proficient
expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude


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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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v. Syn. relieve; moderate; reduce
provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part


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n. Syn. authorization; permission
approval; act of allowing, granting, or admitting


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v. Syn. combine; mix
combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate


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a.
offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense


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n.
durable goods for home or office use; device or instrument for household use


Spelling Word: appliance