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n.
state of being absent; state of being away


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a. Syn. theoretical; abstruse
theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand


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v. Syn. accomplish; fulfill
gain with effort; accomplish; fulfill


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v. Syn. obtain; gain
gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system


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n. Syn. acquirement; attainment
act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something


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v.
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon


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v. Syn. fasten
secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate


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v. Syn. disturb; irritate
disturb, especially by minor irritations; irritate


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a. Syn. antibacterial
of or relating to chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections


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n.
works for an expert to learn a trade; beginner; learner


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