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n. Syn. misuse
improper use or handling; misuse


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n.
sour; water-soluble compounds having a sour taste; quality of being sarcastic, bitter, or scornful


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


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v. Syn. alter; modify
make fit for; change to suit a new purpose


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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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v.
be broadcast on television or radio


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n.
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again


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n. Syn. similarity; parallelism
similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity


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n. Syn. relic
ancient times, especially the times preceding the Middle Ages; extreme oldness


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v. Syn. admire; value
be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of


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