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ab·er·ra·tion Noun
1. the act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course.
2. deviation from truth or moral rectitude. |
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a·men·i·ty Noun Plural: Amenities
1. an agreeable way or manner; courtesy; civility: the graceful amenities of society.
2. any feature that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure: The house has a swimming pool, two fireplaces, and other amenities. |
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be·night·ed Adjective
1. intellectually or morally ignorant; unenlightened: benighted ages of barbarism and superstition.
2. overtaken by darkness or night. |
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cer·e·brate Verb
1. to use the mind; think or think about. |
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da·tive Adjective
1. denoting a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives used to express the indirect object, to identify the recipients, and for other purposes |
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de·fal·cate Verb
1. to misuse or misappropriate property or funds entrusted to one |
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di·a·pa·son Noun
1. a full, rich outpouring of melodious sound.
2. a fixed standard of pitch. |
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en·gen·der Verb
1. to produce, cause, or give rise to |
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fell Adjective
1. fierce; cruel; dreadful; savage. |
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