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n. Syn. liking
strong inclination; definite liking


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n.
out of each hundred; per hundred; one part in a hundred


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a. Syn. trivial; unimportant
trivial; of small importance; very small


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n.
one who guides a course of action for others; one who operates or is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight


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v.
appeal or request earnestly; enter a plea; offer as an excuse


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n. Syn. predicament
condition or state, especially a bad state or condition


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a. Syn. pragmatic; useful
based on experience; useful


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a. Syn. uncertain; risky
uncertain; risky; dangerously lacking in security or stability


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v. Syn. induce; ; triumph
induce; be greater in strength or influence; triumph; win out


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a. Syn. primary; principal; chief
first in excellence, quality, or value; at the best stage; peak; first in degree or rank; chief


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