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adj. 1. Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed.
2. Eager; enthusiastic. |
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adj. Abrupt in manner or speech; gruff
n. The quality or state of being brusque |
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| adj. Short and to the point |
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v. To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character.
adj. Degrading |
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| adj. Deserving contempt or scorn |
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| v. To try to equal; to imitate |
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v. 1. To call forth; to produce
2. To bring to mind, often by suggestion. |
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v. 1. To install in office with a formal ceremony.
2. To begin officially or mark the opening of. |
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| n. An owner of a store or other business. |
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| n. A fictitious name used by an author; a pen name. |
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v. 1. To reject bluntly.
2. To drive back.
n. 1. A blunt rejection.
2. An abrupt setback in progress. |
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adj. 1. Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune.
2. Returning quickly to an original shape or condition. |
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adj. 1. Chaotic; unruly.
2. Stormy; tempestuous. |
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