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| adjective: No longer used or applicable; ancient |
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| noun: The informal, specialized vocabulary or epressions of a particular group |
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| noun: Ideas or meanings suggested by a word; associations that go beyond a word's literal meaning |
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| noun: the most direct or specific meaning of a word |
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| noun: An expression with a special meaning that cannot be understood |
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| noun: a.) A specialized vocabulary of a profession or trade. b.) nonsensical or meaningless communication |
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| noun: A simplified form of speech developed from two or more languages |
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| noun: a.) The study of meaning and word interpretation. b.) the exact meaning of a word |
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| adjective: a.) Conforming to the established language used by educated speakers. noun: b.) Something established as a measure of quality |
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| noun: a.) Everyday language, rather than literary language. b.) the native language or dialect of a country, place, or group. adjective: c.) Commonly spoken by a region or group |
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| noun: A book or bound collection of maps |
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| noun: A person with refined taste, especially in food and drink |
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| verb: To stimulate or urge into action; to spur |
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| adjective: Jolly; filled with good cheer |
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| noun: a.) A source of harm or ruin; an opponent that cannot be defeated. b.) One who inflicts retribution or vengeance. |
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| noun: A victory that is offset by staggering losses or that comes at a huge price |
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| adjective: Dedicated to unreachable goals; idealistic but not practical |
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| adjective: Gloomy and sullen |
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| adjective: Requiring endless effort; without result or success |
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| noun: a.) A nonstandard or imporper use or language. b.) A mistake in manners or behavior. |
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