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02/16/2013

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Term
decorticate
Definition
to remove the outer layer, such as the bark, husk rind etc
Term
adhibit
Definition
verb tr.:
1. To let in; admit.
2. To administer.
3. To affix or attach.
Term
ameliorate
Definition
verb tr., intr.:
To make or grow better; to improve.
Term
ramify
Definition
verb tr., intr.: To divide into branches.
Term
crepitate
Definition
verb intr.: To make a crackling or popping sound.
Term
tenuous
Definition
Very weak; unsubstantiated; thin.
Term
marmoreal
Definition
adjective: Resembling marble or a marble statue, for example, in smoothness, whiteness, hardness, coldness, or aloofness.
Term
mendacity
Definition
noun:
1. The quality of being untruthful: a tendency to lie.
2. A lie.
Term
hiemal
Definition
adjective: Of or relating to winter.
Term
incommodious
Definition
adjective: Inconvenient or uncomfortable.
Term
decorticate
Definition
MEANING:
verb tr.: To remove the outer layer, such as the bark, husk, rind, etc.
Term
adhibit
Definition
MEANING:
verb tr.:
1. To let in; admit.
2. To administer.
3. To affix or attach.
Term
ameliorate
Definition
MEANING:
verb tr., intr.: To make or grow better; to improve.
Term
ramify
Definition
MEANING:
verb tr., intr.: To divide into branches
Term
crepitate
Definition
MEANING:
verb intr.: To make a crackling or popping sound
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