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| the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose |
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| something taken for granted; a supposition |
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| any potable liquid, esp. one other than water, as tea, coffee, beer, or milk |
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| power of producing; creative |
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| of very little importance or value; insignificant |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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| the science dealing with the structure of animals and plants |
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| a person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, fowl, or, in some cases, any food derived from animals, as eggs or cheese, but subsists on vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain, etc. |
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| ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence |
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| controlled by or done according to conscience; scrupulous |
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