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| the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose: a diversion of industry into the war effort. |
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| something taken for granted; a supposition: a correct assumption |
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| any potable liquid, esp. one other than water, as tea, coffee, beer, or milk |
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| an act or instance of shipping freight or cargo. |
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| having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort. |
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| of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters. |
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| a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. |
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| the act or fact of persisting. |
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| full of or showing disdain; scornful. |
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| consisting of members or elements of different kinds; of mixed character: a book of miscellaneous essays on American history. |
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| to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity. |
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| a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law. |
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| an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area in all directions. |
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| a glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc., as an ornament or for protection. |
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| having or showing compassion: a compassionate person; a compassionate letter. |
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| of, pertaining to, or like an acrobat or acrobatics. |
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| said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible. |
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| a short note designating something to be remembered, esp. something to be done or acted upon in the future; reminder. |
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| the power to float or rise in a fluid; relative lightness. |
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