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

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n. 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

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n. overbearing pride or presumption, excessive pride or self-confidence

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v. teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

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

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n. rejection of all religious and moral principles

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a. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

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n. a political system governed by a few people

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

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