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a. Syn. sudden; unforeseen
broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another


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v. Syn. monopolize; receive
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention


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v. Syn. blame; condemn
blame; condemn


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v. Syn. recognize; admit
declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks


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n.
treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin


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v.
permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to


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n. Syn. fondness; love
fondness; tender feeling toward another; fondness


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n. Syn. schedule; calendar
items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered


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n.
extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; last struggle of life; death struggle


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n.
vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane, helicopter, balloon


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