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| lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory |
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| the growth or production of cells by multiplication of parts. |
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| to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind |
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| to make easier to endure; lessen |
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| having more than one possible meaning |
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| showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others |
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| Exactly and carefully conducted |
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| disown: cast off; refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid |
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| examination: the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) |
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| confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle |
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| audacious: invulnerable to fear or intimidation |
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| short account of an incident (especially a biographical one) |
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| a hypothesis that is taken for granted |
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| Obvious and offensive, blatant, scandalous |
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| tending to move apart in different directions |
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| existing as an independent entity |
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| concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious |
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| reduce in scope while retaining essential elements |
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| compromising: making or willing to make concessions |
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| tendency to believe readily |
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| make stronger or defensible |
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| characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation |
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| of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect |
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| the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument |
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| tell: narrate or give a detailed account of |
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| the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern |
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