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n. Syn. contradiction
something apparently contradictory in nature; statement that looks false but is actually correct


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n. Syn. field; meadow
field covered with grass; meadow


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a.
striking one object against another sharply


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v.
cause to turn away from what is right, proper, or good; corrupt; bring to a bad or worse condition


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n. Syn. plea; request
plea; formal message requesting something


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a.
of or pertaining to the voice; relating to sounds of spoken language


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n. Syn. coloring; dye
substance used as coloring; dry coloring matter


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n.
craft of making earthenware; ceramic ware made from clay


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n.
someone engaged in a profession as law, medicine


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n. Syn. prevention
prevention; measure taken beforehand; act of foresight


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