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AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...

AmusingAmusingoccupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "the play amused the ladies" - occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "the play amused the ladies" ...

AuctionAuctiona variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge - a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge ...

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BedcoversBedcoversdecorative cover for a bed - decorative cover for a bed ...

BlackBlackthe quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) - the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) ...

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CandidaCandidaany of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus candida - any of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus candida ...

CarCara motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" ...

CareCarethe work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention" - the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention" ...

CarsCarsa motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" ...

CaseCasea comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord" - a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord" ...

ChangeChangean event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago" - an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago" ...

CheapCheaprelatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants" - relatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants" ...

ClubCluba team of professional baseball players who play and travel together; "each club played six home games with teams in its own division" - a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together; "each club played six home games with teams in its own division" ...

CobblersCobblersnonsense; "i think that is a load of cobblers" - nonsense; "i think that is a load of cobblers" ...

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DelayDelaytime during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action" - time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action" ...

DenselyDenselyin a stupid manner; "he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone" - in a stupid manner; "he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone" ...

DietDieta prescribed selection of foods - a prescribed selection of foods ...

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EffectsEffectsproperty of a personal character that is portable but not used in business; "she left some of her personal effects in the house"; "i watched over their effects until they returned" - property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business; "she left some of her personal effects in the house"; "i watched over their effects until they returned" ...

EncoreEncorean extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand - an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand ...

EnhancementEnhancementan improvement that makes something more agreeable - an improvement that makes something more agreeable ...

EnlargeEnlargemake larger; "she enlarged the flower beds" - make larger; "she enlarged the flower beds" ...

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FatFata soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides); "pizza has too much fat" - a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides); "pizza has too much fat" ...

FellowshipFellowshipan association of people who share common beliefs or activities; "the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family"; "the church welcomed new members into its fellowship" - an association of people who share common beliefs or activities; "the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family"; "the church welcomed new members into its fellowship" ...

FewFewan indefinite but relatively small number; "they bought a case of beer and drank a few" - an indefinite but relatively small number; "they bought a case of beer and drank a few" ...

FinallyFinallyafter a long period of time or an especially long delay; "at length they arrived" - after a long period of time or an especially long delay; "at length they arrived" ...

FloralFloralresembling or made of or suggestive of flowers; "an unusual floral design" - resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers; "an unusual floral design" ...

ForestedForestedestablish a forest on previously unforested land; "afforest the mountains" - establish a forest on previously unforested land; "afforest the mountains" ...

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HandmadeHandmademade by hand or a hand process; "delicate handmade baby dresses" - made by hand or a hand process; "delicate handmade baby dresses" ...

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ImpImp(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous - (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous ...

IndianapolisIndianapolisthe capital and largest city of indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race - the capital and largest city of indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race ...

InfectionInfectionthe pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms - the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms ...

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JeepJeepa car suitable for traveling over rough terrain - a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain ...

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LiberateLiberategive equal rights to; of women and minorities - give equal rights to; of women and minorities ...

LogLoga segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches - a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches ...

LotLot(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "it must have cost plenty" - (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "it must have cost plenty" ...

LowLowan air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow" - an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow" ...

LyophiliseLyophiliseto dry (blood, serum, or tissue) by freezing in a high vacuum - to dry (blood, serum, or tissue) by freezing in a high vacuum ...

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MetalMetalany of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. - any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. ...

MicroscopicallyMicroscopicallyby using a microscope; so as to be visible only with a microscope; as seen with a microscope; "the blood was examined microscopically"; "the seeds were microscopically small" - by using a microscope; so as to be visible only with a microscope; as seen with a microscope; "the blood was examined microscopically"; "the seeds were microscopically small" ...

MildMildmoderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme; "a mild winter storm"; "a mild fever"; "fortunately the pain was mild"; "a mild rebuke"; "mild criticism" - moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme; "a mild winter storm"; "a mild fever"; "fortunately the pain was mild"; "a mild rebuke"; "mild criticism" ...

MilitaryMilitarythe military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" ...

MiniatureMiniaturepainting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts) - painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts) ...

MinnesotaMinnesotaa midwestern state - a midwestern state ...

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NaturalNaturalsomeone regarded as certain to succeed; "he's a natural for the job" - someone regarded as certain to succeed; "he's a natural for the job" ...

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ObedienceObediencethe act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person - the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person ...

OrganizationsOrganizationsa group of people who work together - a group of people who work together ...

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PeakingPeakingto reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity; "that wild, speculative spirit peaked in 1929" - to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity; "that wild, speculative spirit peaked in 1929" ...

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RehearsalRehearsala practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert); "he missed too many rehearsals"; "a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding" - a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert); "he missed too many rehearsals"; "a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding" ...

RescueRescuerecovery or preservation from loss or danger; "work is the deliverance of mankind"; "a surgeon's job is the saving of lives" - recovery or preservation from loss or danger; "work is the deliverance of mankind"; "a surgeon's job is the saving of lives" ...

ResultResulta phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" ...

RevisedRevisedmake revisions in; "revise a thesis" - make revisions in; "revise a thesis" ...

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SalesSalesincome (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time - income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time ...

ScootersScootersa motorboat resembling a motor scooter - a motorboat resembling a motor scooter ...

ScramsScramsleave immediately; used usually in the imperative form; "scram!" - leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form; "scram!" ...

ScranchingScranchingmake crunching noises; "his shoes were crunching on the gravel" - make crunching noises; "his shoes were crunching on the gravel" ...

ScrapeScrapea harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her" - a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her" ...

ScrimpsScrimpssubsist on a meager allowance; "scratch and scrimp" - subsist on a meager allowance; "scratch and scrimp" ...

ScrimpyScrimpydeficient in amount or quality or extent; "meager resources"; "meager fare" - deficient in amount or quality or extent; "meager resources"; "meager fare" ...

SmashedSmashedhit hard; "he smashed a 3-run homer" - hit hard; "he smashed a 3-run homer" ...

SolutionSolutiona homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water" - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water" ...

SourceSourcethe place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the italian beginning of the renaissance"; "jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "pittsburgh is the source of the ohio river"; "communism's russian root" - the place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the italian beginning of the renaissance"; "jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "pittsburgh is the source of the ohio river"; "communism's russian root" ...

StoresStoresa mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on cape cod" - a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on cape cod" ...

SubsidiarySubsidiaryan assistant subject to the authority or control of another - an assistant subject to the authority or control of another ...

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ThereafterThereafterfrom that time on; "thereafter he never called again" - from that time on; "thereafter he never called again" ...

TownshipTownshipan administrative division of a county; "the town is responsible for snow removal" - an administrative division of a county; "the town is responsible for snow removal" ...

TrucksTrucksan automotive vehicle suitable for hauling - an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling ...

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