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English
7th Grade
12/02/2007

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Term
complicated-adj.   
Definition
hard to understand; elaborate; complex; intricate
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civilian-noun
Definition
person who is not a member of the military, or police, or firefighting forces
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concur- verb
Definition
agree; coincide; be of the same opinion
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confirm- verb
Definition
state or prove the truth of; substantiate; verify
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confirmation- noun
Definition
proof; evidence; verification
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digress- verb
Definition

turn aside; get off the main topic; deviate

 

Term
fragile- adj.
Definition
easily broken; breakable; weak; frail
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galore- adj.
Definition
aplenty; in abundance; plentiful; abundant (galore always follows the word it modifies)
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genuine-adj.
Definition
actually being what it is claimed or seems to be; true; authentic; real
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hostile- adj.
Definition
of or relating to an enemy or enemies; unfriendly; inimical
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impatient- adj.
Definition
not patient; not willing to bear delay; fretful; anxious
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inter- verb
Definition
put into the earth; bury; entomb
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interment- noun
Definition
burial; entombment; sepulture
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mitigate- verb
Definition
make less severe; lessen; alleviate; soften; relieve
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novice- noun
Definition
one who is new to a field or activity; beginner; apprentice; neophyte; tyro
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original- noun
Definition
work created firsthand from which copies are made; prototype; archetype
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original- adj.
Definition

belonging to the beginning; first; earliest; initial; primary

 

inventive; creative 

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originality-noun
Definition
freshness; novelty; inventiveness
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rarity- noun
Definition
something uncommon, infrequent, or rare
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resume- verb
Definition

begin again

 

retake; reoccupy 

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shrink- verb
Definition

draw back; recoil, wince

 

become smaller; contract 

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sober- adj.
Definition

not drunk; not intoxicated

 

earnest; serious; free from excitement or exaggeration 

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suffice- verb
Definition
be enough, adequate, or sufficient; serve; do
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vacant- adj.
Definition
empty; unoccupied; tenantless; not being used
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vacancy-noun
Definition
unfilled position; unoccupied apartment or room
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adjourn- verb
Definition
close a meeting; suspend the buisness of a meeting; dispand; reccess
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astute- adj.
Definition

shrewd; wise, perspicacios; sagacious

 

 crafty; cunning; sly; wily

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censure- noun
Definition
act of blaming; expression of dissaproval; hostile criticism; rebuke; reprimand
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demolish- verb
Definition
tear down; destroy; raze; smash; wreck
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demolition- noun
Definition
destruction
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discharge- verb
Definition

unload

 

dismiss; fire 

Term
dissent- verb
Definition
differ in opinion; disagree; object
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dissention- noun
Definition
discord; conflict; strife
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equitable- adj.
Definition

fair to all concern; just; impartial; objective; unabiased

Term
inequitable- noun
Definition
unfair; unjust
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exonerate- verb
Definition
free from blame; clear from accusation; acquit; absolve
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extemporaneous- adj.
Definition
compsed or spoken without preparation; offhand; impromptu; improvised
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extricate- verb
Definition
free from difficulties; disentangle; disencumber; release
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forfeit- verb
Definition
lose or have to give up as a penalty for some error, neglect, or fault; sacrifice
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illegible- adj.
Definition
not able to be read; very hard to read; not legible; undecipherable
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legible- adj.
Definition
easy to read; readable
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inadvertently- adv.
Definition
not done on purpose; unintentional; thoughtlessly;  accidentally ; carelessly
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inappropriate- adj.
Definition
not fitting; unsuitable; unbecoming; not appropriate; improper
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appropriate-adj.
Definition
fitting; proper
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lucrative- adj.
Definition
moneymaking; profittable; advantageous; remunerative
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permanent- adj.
Definition
lasting; enduring; intended to last; stable
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prohibit- verb
Definition
forbid; ban; enjoin; interdict
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prohibition- noun
Definition
ban; taboo; interdiction
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punctual- adj.
Definition
on time; prompt; timely
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puntuality- noun
Definition
promtness
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rebuke- verb
Definition
express disapproval of; criticize sharply; censure severly; reprimand; reprove
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transient- adj.
Definition
not lasting; passing soon; fleeting; short-lived; momentary; ephemeral; transitory
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transient- noun
Definition
guest staying for only a short time
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cache-noun
Definition
hiding place to store something
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commend- verb
Definition
praise; mention favorably; compliment
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commendable- adj.
Definition
praiseworthy; laudable
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cur- noun
Definition
worthless dog
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despotic- adj.
Definition
characteristic of a despot(a monarch having absolute power); domineering; dictatorial; tyrannical; autocratic
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despotism- noun
Definition
tyranny; dictatorship
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dispute- verb
Definition
argue about; debate; declare not true; call into question; oppose; challenge
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disputatious- adj.
Definition
argumentative; contentious
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edifice- noun
Definition
building, especially a large or impressive building
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era- noun
Definition
historical period; period of time; age; epoch
Term
initiate- verb
Definition

begin; introduce; originate; inaugurate

 

put through the ceremony of becoming a member; admit; induct 

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initiation- noun
Definition
introduction; installation
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Jolley Roger- noun
Definition
pirates' flag; black flag with white skull and crossbones
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multitude- noun
Definition
very large number of people or things; crowd; throng; horde; swarm
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multitudinous- adj.
Definition
many; numerous
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percieve- verb
Definition
become aware of through sences; see; note; observe; behold; understand
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perception- noun
Definition
idea; conception
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portal- noun
Definition
(usually plural) door; entrance, especially, a grand or impresive one; gate
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reserved- adj.
Definition

restrained in speech or action; reticent; uncommunicative; tightlipped; taciturn

 

unsociable; aloof; withdrawn 

Term
restrain- verb
Definition
hold back; check; curb; repress; keep under control
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retract- verb
Definition
draw back; withdraw; take back; unsay
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spine- noun
Definition
chain of small bones down the middle of the back; backbone
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spineless- adj.
Definition
having no backbone; weak; indecisive; cowardly
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stroll- noun
Definition
idle and leisurely walk; ramble
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timorous- adj.
Definition
full of fear; afraid; timid
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tuition- noun
Definition
payment for instruction
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version- noun
Definition

account or description from one point of view; interpretation

 

translation 

Term
aggressor- noun
Definition
person or nation that intitiates hostilities or makes an unprovoked attack; assailant; invader
Term
aggresstion- noun
Definition
unprovoked attack; assault; invasion
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altitude- noun
Definition
height; elevation; high position; eminence
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calamity- noun
Definition
great misfortune; catastophy; disaster
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calamitous- adj.
Definition
disastrous; catastrophic
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congregate- verb
Definition
come together into a group; assemble; gather
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convene- verb
Definition
meet in a group for a specific purpose
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convention- noun
Definition
treaty; agreement
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cordiality- noun
Definition
friendliness; warmth of regard; amiability
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cordial- adj.
Definition
warm and friendly; gracious; hearty
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crony- noun
Definition
close companion; intimate friend; chum; associate
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deliberately- adv.
Definition

in a careful, thought out manner; purposely; intentionally

 

in an unhurried manner; slowly

 

 

Term
dispense- verb
Definition

deal out; distribute

 

(followed by the preposition with) do without; get along without; forgo

Term
dubious- adj.
Definition
doubtful; uncertain; questionable
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extremity- noun
Definition
very end; utmost limit; border
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forecast- verb
Definition
predict; foretell; prophesy; prognosticate
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hibernate- verb
Definition
spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state, as some animals do
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host- noun
Definition

large number; multitude; throng; crowd; flock

 

a person who recieves or entertains a guest or guests at home or else where (note- hostess= woman host 

Term
intimidate- verb
Definition
frighten; influence by fear; cow; overawe; coerce
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preface- noun
Definition
introduction (to a book or speech); foreword; prologue; preamble; exordium
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preface- verb
Definition
introduce or begin with a preface; usher in; precede;
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recoil- verb
Definition
draw back because of fear or digust; shrink; wince; flinch
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reflection- noun
Definition

thought; especially careful thought; cogitation; deliberatation

 

blame; discredit; aspersion; slur 

Term
relinquish- verb
Definition
give up; abandon; let go; release; surrender; cede
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tolerate- verb
Definition
endure; to put up with; accept; permit
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tolerable- adj.
Definition
bearable; endurable
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capsize- verb
Definition
overturn; upset
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contend- verb
Definition

compete; vie; take part in a contest; fight; struggle

 

argue; maintain as true; assert 

Term
decease- noun
Definition
death; demise
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din- noun
Definition
loud noise; uproar; clamor; racket
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distinguish- verb
Definition
tell apart; differentiate; recognize
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divulge-verb
Definition
make known; reveal; disclose
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drought- noun
Definition
long period of dry weather; lack of rain; dryness
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famish- verb
Definition
starve; suffer from extreme hunger; make extremely hungry
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illuminate- verb
Definition
lighten up; lighten; brighten
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inaudible- adj.
Definition
incapable of being heard; not audible
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incense- verb
Definition
make extremely angry; enrage; madden; infuriate
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inundate- verb
Definition
flood; swamp; deluge
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jeopardy- noun
Definition
danger; peril
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jeopardize- verb
Definition
endanger; imperil
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magnify- verb
Definition
casue to be or look larger; enlarge; amplify; exaggerate
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municipal- adj.
Definition
of a city or town
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puncture- verb
Definition
make a hole with a pointed object; pierce; perforate
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rummage- verb
Definition
search thoroughly by turning over all the contents; ransack
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simultaneously- adv.
Definition
at the same time; concurrently; together
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subsequently- adv.
Definition
later; afterward; next
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survive- verb
Definition
live longer than; outlive; outlast
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traverse- verb
Definition
pass across, over, or through; cross
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velocity- noun
Definition
speed; swiftness; celerity; rapidity
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accommodate- verb
Definition

hold or contain without crowding or inconvenience; have room for

 

oblige; do a favor for; furnish with something desired 

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apprehend- verb
Definition

anticipate (foresee) with fear; dread

 

arrest 

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apprehension- noun
Definition
alarm; uneasiness
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apprehensive- adj.
Definition
fearful; afraid
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cleave- verb
Definition
stick; adhere; cling; be faithful
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conceal- verb
Definition
keep secret; withdraw from observation; hide; secrete
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content- adj.
Definition
satisfied; pleased
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culprit- noun
Definition
one guilty of a fault or crime; offender; wrongdoer
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eliminate- verb
Definition
drop; exclude; remove; get rid of; rule out
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facetious- adj.
Definition
given to joking; not to be taken seriously; witty; funny
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fatigue- verb
Definition
tire; exhaust; weary
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fatigue- noun
Definition
exhaustion; weariness
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infallible- adj.
Definition
incapable of being in error; sure; certain; absolutely reliable
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pilfer- verb
Definition
steal (in small amounts); purloin
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province- noun
Definition

proper business or duty; sphere; jurisdiction

 

territory; region; domain 

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reflect- verb
Definition
think carefully; meditate; contemplate
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reverse- verb
Definition
turn completely about; change to the opposite position; revoke; annul
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reverse- noun
Definition
setback; defeat; reversal
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reversible- adj.
Definition
able to be worn with either side out
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shallow- adj.
Definition

not deep

 

lacking intellectual depth; superficial; uncritical 

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superfluous- adj.
Definition
beyond what is necessary or desirable; surplus; needless
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surmount- verb
Definition
conquer; overcome; climb over
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urban- adj.
Definition
having to do with cities or towns
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vicinity- noun
Definition
neighborhood; locality; region about or near a place
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vocation-noun
Definition
occupation; calling; business; trade; profession
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