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the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose
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something taken for granted
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any potable liquid, esp. one other than water, as tea, coffee, beer, or milk
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The act or an instance of shipping goods.
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having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
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of very little importance or value; insignificant
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a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
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the act or fact of persisting
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expressing extreme contempt
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consisting of members or elements of different kinds; of mixed character
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a formal authorization permitting access to classified information, documents, etc.
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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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