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a.
accordant with law; lawful; based on logical reasoning; reasonable


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n.
simple machine consisting of a rigid bar pivoted on a fixed point and used to transmit force


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n.
solid part of the earth consisting of the crust


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


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n. Syn. preservation
preservation; support; continuance; court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another


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n. Syn. fertilizer
fertilizer; any animal or plant material used to fertilize land; spread manure


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a. Syn. motherly
motherly; relating to mother or motherhood


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v. Syn. negotiate
resolve or settle differences by working with all conflicting parties


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a.
very old-fashioned; as if belonging to the Middle Ages


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