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| to renounce upon oath; to reject solemnly; to abstain from |
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| to abolish by authoritative action; to treat as nonexistent |
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| marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol |
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| keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters |
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| existing before a war; especially : existing before the Civil War |
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| affording a favorable auspice; attended by good auspices |
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| to give a false impression of ;to present an appearance not in agreement with ; to show (something) to be false or wrong ;to run counter to |
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| favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars; belligerent |
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| favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars; to modify by abridging, simplifying, or distorting in style or content |
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| deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry ; a piece of sharp practice (as at law) |
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