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a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians

showing modest reserve, lacking self-confidence

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having same number and kind of chromosomes as parent nucleus

all of the same or similar kind or nature

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

revoke formally, repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger, characterized by violent emotions or behavior

found in the ordinary course of events, occurring every day

compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors, compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

sparing in consumption of especially food and drink, marked by temperance in indulgence

estimate the value of, insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

shrewdness shown by keen insight, a tapering point

a powerful circular current of water, the shape of something rotating rapidly

all of the same or similar kind or nature

belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

involving trust, referring to paper currency depending on securities for its value

full of trivial conversation, tending to talk a great deal; talkative

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

showing modest reserve, lacking self-confidence

represent falsely, be in contradiction with

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

excessively mournful, looking or sounding sad and dismal

officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

(logic) a statement that is necessarily true, useless repetition

type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having same number and kind of chromosomes as parent nucleus

shedding foliage at the end of the growing season, being shed at the end of a period of growth

not involving or relating to different religious sects or political groups

generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently

the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

blow away or off with a current of air, separate the chaff from by using air currents

shedding foliage at the end of the growing season, being shed at the end of a period of growth

a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

tending to vanish like vapor, soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time

a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property

showing modest reserve, lacking self-confidence

a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections, speech you make to yourself

a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things, an indirect way of expressing something

shrewdness shown by keen insight, a tapering point

a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

shedding foliage at the end of the growing season, being shed at the end of a period of growth

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility

pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust ,of or pertaining to construction or architecture

travel around either by plane or ship, go around or avoid (an obstacle)

excessively mournful, looking or sounding sad and dismal

a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

shedding foliage at the end of the growing season, being shed at the end of a period of growth

a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

estimate the value of, insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

weaken mentally or morally, disturb the composure of

harmful to living things, causing harm or damage

(logic) a statement that is necessarily true, useless repetition

overbearing pride or presumption, excessive pride or self-confidence

function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues

showing modest reserve, lacking self-confidence

harmful to living things, causing harm or damage

a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

weaken mentally or morally, disturb the composure of

put down by force or intimidation, make subservient, force to submit or subdue

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

a divine manifestation, twelve days after Christmas

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having same number and kind of chromosomes as parent nucleus

one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe, one of two (approximately) equal parts

authenticate as a notary, acknowledge or attest as a notary public

blow away or off with a current of air, separate the chaff from by using air currents

divide unfairly and to one's advantage, of voting districts

tending to vanish like vapor, soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

overbearing pride or presumption, excessive pride or self-confidence

a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers

estimate the value of, insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

a political system governed by a few people

devoid of intelligence, silly and pointless

characterized by great force or energy, intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

lacking in nutritive value, displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity

necessarily or demonstrably true, impossible to deny or disprove

generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility

a part of language study that deals with letters and spelling

the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)

sparing in consumption of especially food and drink, marked by temperance in indulgence

involving trust, referring to paper currency depending on securities for its value

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy, expressive of contempt

a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe, one of two (approximately) equal parts

weaken mentally or morally, disturb the composure of

a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)

revoke formally, repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy, expressive of contempt

not involving or relating to different religious sects or political groups

lacking social polish, lacking ease or grace

one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe, one of two (approximately) equal parts

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation, the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide

a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

divide unfairly and to one's advantage, of voting districts

massive and extremely remote celestial object

a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers

the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others

repeat an earlier theme of a composition, repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life

shedding foliage at the end of the growing season, being shed at the end of a period of growth

function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues

lacking in nutritive value, displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity

divide unfairly and to one's advantage, of voting districts

a blood-red color, confidently optimistic and cheerful

a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections, speech you make to yourself

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

all of the same or similar kind or nature

compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors, compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

overbearing pride or presumption, excessive pride or self-confidence

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

excessively mournful, looking or sounding sad and dismal

take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property

having unlimited power, having virtually unlimited authority or influence

the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues

a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections, speech you make to yourself

estimate the value of, insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

challenge the honesty or veracity of, bring an accusation against; level a charge against

put down by force or intimidation, make subservient, force to submit or subdue

with your identity concealed

necessarily or demonstrably true, impossible to deny or disprove

take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation, the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide

a powerful circular current of water, the shape of something rotating rapidly

necessarily or demonstrably true, impossible to deny or disprove

lacking social polish, lacking ease or grace

type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having same number and kind of chromosomes as parent nucleus

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

full of trivial conversation, tending to talk a great deal; talkative

the basic structure or features of a system or organization

of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function

the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

estimate the value of, insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

devoid of intelligence, silly and pointless

a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things, an indirect way of expressing something

challenge the honesty or veracity of, bring an accusation against; level a charge against

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

lacking in nutritive value, displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity

a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having same number and kind of chromosomes as parent nucleus

relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

lacking social polish, lacking ease or grace

try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

shedding foliage at the end of the growing season, being shed at the end of a period of growth

authenticate as a notary, acknowledge or attest as a notary public

weaken mentally or morally, disturb the composure of

relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

represent falsely, be in contradiction with

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors, compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

person having dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

done with very great haste and without due deliberation, extremely steep

full of trivial conversation, tending to talk a great deal; talkative

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation, the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide

not involving or relating to different religious sects or political groups

necessarily or demonstrably true, impossible to deny or disprove

overbearing pride or presumption, excessive pride or self-confidence

challenge the honesty or veracity of, bring an accusation against; level a charge against

excessively mournful, looking or sounding sad and dismal

rejection of all religious and moral principles

a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

shedding foliage at the end of the growing season, being shed at the end of a period of growth

with your identity concealed

repeat an earlier theme of a composition, repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life

with your identity concealed

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having same number and kind of chromosomes as parent nucleus

a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

(logic) a statement that is necessarily true, useless repetition

one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe, one of two (approximately) equal parts

generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

rejection of all religious and moral principles

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

found in the ordinary course of events, occurring every day

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors, compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

with your identity concealed

compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors, compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

not involving or relating to different religious sects or political groups

belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War

a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

authenticate as a notary, acknowledge or attest as a notary public

weaken mentally or morally, disturb the composure of

the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust ,of or pertaining to construction or architecture

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians

estimate the value of, insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

a political system governed by a few people

a powerful circular current of water, the shape of something rotating rapidly

having unlimited power, having virtually unlimited authority or influence

characterized by great force or energy, intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree

person having dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

authenticate as a notary, acknowledge or attest as a notary public

a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

a part of language study that deals with letters and spelling

massive and extremely remote celestial object

a part of language study that deals with letters and spelling

a divine manifestation, twelve days after Christmas

the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance

the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells are suspended

one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe, one of two (approximately) equal parts

tending to vanish like vapor, soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

relating to or involving money, consisting of or measured in money

not involving or relating to different religious sects or political groups

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

sparing in consumption of especially food and drink, marked by temperance in indulgence

synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property

put down by force or intimidation, make subservient, force to submit or subdue

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger, characterized by violent emotions or behavior

the basic structure or features of a system or organization

challenge the honesty or veracity of, bring an accusation against; level a charge against

the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells are suspended

a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

excessively mournful, looking or sounding sad and dismal

a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers

done with very great haste and without due deliberation, extremely steep

function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger, characterized by violent emotions or behavior

pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust ,of or pertaining to construction or architecture

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

massive and extremely remote celestial object

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

put down by force or intimidation, make subservient, force to submit or subdue

harmful to living things, causing harm or damage

person having dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

found in the ordinary course of events, occurring every day

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

repeat an earlier theme of a composition, repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function

a political system governed by a few people

blow away or off with a current of air, separate the chaff from by using air currents

synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation, the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide

compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors, compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things, an indirect way of expressing something

challenge the honesty or veracity of, bring an accusation against; level a charge against

one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe, one of two (approximately) equal parts

the basic structure or features of a system or organization

overbearing pride or presumption, excessive pride or self-confidence

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation, the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide

person having dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

excessively mournful, looking or sounding sad and dismal

a blood-red color, confidently optimistic and cheerful

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

relating to or involving money, consisting of or measured in money

a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections, speech you make to yourself

the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others

put down by force or intimidation, make subservient, force to submit or subdue

put down by force or intimidation, make subservient, force to submit or subdue

lacking social polish, lacking ease or grace

necessarily or demonstrably true, impossible to deny or disprove

estimate the value of, insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

an advocate of the extension of voting rights (especially to women)

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy, expressive of contempt

the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation, the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy, expressive of contempt

having unlimited power, having virtually unlimited authority or influence

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation, the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide

characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

(logic) a statement that is necessarily true, useless repetition

practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships

massive and extremely remote celestial object

excessively mournful, looking or sounding sad and dismal

the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

shrewdness shown by keen insight, a tapering point

pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust ,of or pertaining to construction or architecture

authenticate as a notary, acknowledge or attest as a notary public

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger, characterized by violent emotions or behavior

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger, characterized by violent emotions or behavior

travel around either by plane or ship, go around or avoid (an obstacle)

a divine manifestation, twelve days after Christmas

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

shrewdness shown by keen insight, a tapering point

the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy

overbearing pride or presumption, excessive pride or self-confidence

relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

person having dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

repeat an earlier theme of a composition, repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life

characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control

rejection of all religious and moral principles

generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility

not involving or relating to different religious sects or political groups

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently

a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility

characterized by great force or energy, intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree

try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

found in the ordinary course of events, occurring every day

a powerful circular current of water, the shape of something rotating rapidly

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy, expressive of contempt

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust ,of or pertaining to construction or architecture

blow away or off with a current of air, separate the chaff from by using air currents

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

involving trust, referring to paper currency depending on securities for its value

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues

compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors, compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude, grant voting rights

shrewdness shown by keen insight, a tapering point

person having dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

a divine manifestation, twelve days after Christmas

devoid of intelligence, silly and pointless

officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch

tending to vanish like vapor, soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

having a bad disposition, rude in a mean-spirited and surly way