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


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ad. Syn. utterly; definitely
utterly; definitely


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


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a. Syn. preposterous; ridiculous; foolish
preposterous; ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable; foolish


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n.
one who maintains and audits business accounts


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n. Syn. risk; venture
something happens without design; chance; hazard; risk; danger


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v. Syn. urge; support
speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something


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a. Syn. similar; resembling
similar; in the same manner or to the same degree


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a.
of bluish-green colour; of pale blue to light greenish blue


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v. Syn. spring
come up from a lower to a higher position; come above the horizon; spring up; come into action


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