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n.
sound reflected from an opposing surface and repeated to the ear; repetition of a sound


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n.
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm


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a. Syn. refined; exquisite
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style


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a.
derived from experiment and observation rather than theory


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n. Syn. endeavor
effort or attempt; exertion of physical or mental powers toward the attainment of object


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v. Syn. grant; award
grant; award; give qualities or abilities to


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n. Syn. businessperson; enterprise
person who organizes and operates a business; contractor


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n.
the imaginary great circle on the earth's surface, everywhere equally distant from the two poles, and dividing the earth's surface into two hemispheres


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n. Syn. corrosion
corrosion; a gradual decline of something


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v. Syn. explode
explode; burst out; become violently active


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