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| free from an obligation or liability imposed on others : these patients are exempt from all charges |
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| (often be levied) impose (a tax, fee, or fine) : a new tax could be levied on industry |
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| satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity : this office is perfectly adequate for my needs |
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| a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty : the country was in turmoil |
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| the action of deposing someone, esp. a monarch : Edward V's deposition. |
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| anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment : the letter filled Lucy with indignation. |
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| the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried |
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| extremely unpleasant; repulsive |
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| a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.” |
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| derivative: savage (of an animal or force of nature) fierce, violent, and uncontrolled |
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