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n.
vessel belonging to a regular line of packets, as ship or plane


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n.
scheme for distribution of prizes by chance; gaming in which tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes


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v. Syn. attract; entice
bait; charm; attract


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n. Syn. shine; gloss
shine, polish or sparkle; soft reflected light


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v. Syn. defame
speak evil of; bad-mouth; defame


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v.
try to conceal something; disguise; hide under a false appearance


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a. Syn. unforgettable
unforgettable; worthy to be remembered; very important or remarkable


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n. Syn. clemency
compassionate treatment of unfortunate and helpless; willingness to spare or to help; disposition to be kind


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n. Syn. suspect; distrust
lack of trust or confidence


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v. Syn. ridicule; mimic; disappoint
treat with ridicule or contempt; mimic; frustrate hopes of


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