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courtesy     Speak
 
(1)
n.  
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slang for a paunch
polite behavior; act of civility or respect
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
line that appears to bound an object; shape of an object or figure; summary of a written work or speech
ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress
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parallel     Speak
 
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a. or ad.  
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stiff and unyielding; strict; hard and unbending; not flexible
given; thoroughly explained; adequately commented
of high spiritual, moral, or intellectual worth; characterized by nobility; majestic
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them
characterized by intense emotion; like or suggestive of fire; very intense
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border     Speak
 
(3)
n.  
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amount or quantity beyond what is normal or sufficient; surplus
most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
outer part or edge of anything, as of a garden; margin or brink
an upholstered seat for more than one person
the largest possible quantity
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particulars     Speak
 
(4)
n.  
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an event or fact that has unfortunate consequences; catastrophe
details or specifics of something
lawmaking; the act of making or enacting laws ; law enacted by a legislative body
any part of a curved line
dress or exterior put on for purposes of concealment or of deception
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lieu     Speak
 
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n.  
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the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
an event or fact that has unfortunate consequences; catastrophe
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
the state of the environment in which a situation exists
outer part or edge of anything, as of a garden; margin or brink
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imperial     Speak
 
(6)
a. or ad.  
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endowed with the capacity to reason
constantly; always
difficult to handle or manage
like an emperor; related to an empire; ruling over extensive territories
deserving of esteem and respect
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sweep     Speak
 
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n.  
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the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
movement in an arc; clean with a broom; wide scope; winning all
food and drink; diet; transportation charge; a paying passenger
expression of deep sorrow because someone has died
an act that disregards an agreement or a right
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project     Speak
 
(8)
n.  
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an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
the next day
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; program; plan; scheme
long, narrow upper section or crest; chain of hills or mountains
creek; stream
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ardent     Speak
 
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a. or ad.  
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having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate
deserving of esteem and respect
so as to leave much space or distance between
in state of anticipation; in advance; by way of preparation
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association     Speak
 
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n.  
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connection, whether of persons of things; union of persons in a company or society for some particular purpose
picture; drawing; showing by example
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
payment in money made by one ruler or nation; tax; mark of respect; praiseworthy quality
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
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adapted     Speak
 
(11)
v.  
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add a modifier to a constituent
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
feel distaste for or hostility toward
confront or meet, especially unexpectedly
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
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phenomena     Speak
 
(12)
n.  
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refusal to approve or assent to
enterprising or ambitious drive
observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation
inherent power or ability; body of persons with specific professional powers
the act of terminating a life
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childish     Speak
 
(13)
a. or ad.  
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appearing as such but not necessarily so
relating to man and the planet earth, physical as opposed to spiritual; experienced in human affairs
not according to to rule, accepted order, or general practice
given official approval to act
indicating a lack of maturity
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pseud     Speak
 
(14)
n.  
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a person who makes deceitful pretenses
likeness; similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
performs some wicked deed
furniture for sitting or reclining, like sofa
natural part or structure in animal or plant, capable of performing some special action
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trifling     Speak
 
(15)
a. or ad.  
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with rapid movements
trivial; of slight worth or importance; frivolous or idle
near in time or place or relationship
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
appearing as such but not necessarily so
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exalted     Speak
 
(16)
a. or ad.  
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causing surprise or wonder or amazement
brilliant; delighted
unbelievable; beyond belief or understanding
superior; elevated in rank, character, or status; of high moral or intellectual value
individual; relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; respectful; regardful
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gospel     Speak
 
(17)
n.  
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the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
complex of all the attributes of a person; totality of qualities and traits of a person
doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
outer garment; dress of rich, flowing, and elegant style or make; dress of state, rank, office
a cereal plant grown in temperate countries, its grain is to make flour for bread
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facility     Speak
 
(18)
n.  
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inherent power or ability; body of persons with specific professional powers
service, space, and equipment provided for a particular purpose
a specialist in philosophy
a bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard; supplementary part; accessory
food and drink; diet; transportation charge; a paying passenger
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compass     Speak
 
(19)
v.  
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give temporarily; let have for a limited time
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
deliver a sharp blow or push
hold sacred
go about or entirely round; make the circuit of; enclose on all sides; surround
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goddess     Speak
 
(20)
n.  
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promise solemnly and formally; binding commitment to do something
mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
official approbation; endorsement; act of approving
a female deity
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