actuate

(verb)

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1. To cause to put into mechanical motion.

2. To cause to take action

brackish

(adj)

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1. Made up of a mixture of fresh water and seawater.

2. Having an unpleasant taste

cognitive

(adj)

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Relating to mental processes such as awareness, remembering, and reasoning

dissertation

(adjective)

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A lengthy, usually written discussion of a topic, often for a college or university degree