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| the science dealing with the structure of animals and plants. |
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| the power to float or rise in a fluid; relative lightness. |
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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: dominant in the chain of command. |
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| Guided by or in accordance with the dictates of conscience; principled: a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice. |
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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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| said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible. |
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| of, pertaining to, or like an acrobat or acrobatics. |
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| having or showing compassion: a compassionate person; a compassionate letter. |
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| to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity. |
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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: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law. |
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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: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law. |
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| an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area in all directions. |
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