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1. an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment |
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1. to chato form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish |
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1. A conception of something in its absolute perfection.
2.One that is regarded as a standard or model of perfection or excellence. |
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1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished |
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1. to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
2. to indulge in conjectural thought. |
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1. any self-restraint, self-denial, or forbearance |
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1. of, relating to, or designed for walking
2. changing position; not fixed |
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1. not possessing, untouched by, void, or destitute (usually followed by of ) |
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1. a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism |
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1. intended for instruction; instructive
2. inclined to teach or lecture others too much |
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1. lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
2. restrained or reserved in manner, conduct, etc |
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1. to free from or deprive of illusion, belief, idealism, etc.; disenchant. |
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1. incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful: Attempting to force
2. trifling; frivolous; unimportant |
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1. authoritatively ordered; obligatory; compulsory
2. pertaining to, of the nature of, or containing a command.
3. Law, permitting no option; not to be disregarded or modified |
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1. a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression.
2. sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness |
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1. suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc.
2. affected by, caused by, causing, or characteristic of disease.
3. pertaining to diseased parts
4. gruesome; grisly. |
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1. extremely liberal in giving; very generous.
2. characterized by great generosity |
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1. a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one's life, to one's home or homeland, or to one's family and friends; a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time |
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1. to speak derisively; mock; jeer |
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1. the curve described by a projectile, rocket, or the like in its flight. |
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