Definition
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Answer
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Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
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A
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authentic
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Important or significant.
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C
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consequential
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Insane; mentally ill.
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D
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demented
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An artificial replacement of one or more teeth.
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D
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denture
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Selfish, self-centered.
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E
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egocentric
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(politics) An informal alliance or friendly understanding between two states.
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E
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entente
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Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.
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E
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enthusiasm
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A person who organizes and operates a business venture and assumes much of the associated risk.
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E
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entrepreneur
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(medicine) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine; often caused by an infection.
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G
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gastroenteritis
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Polite and well-mannered.
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G
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genteel
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To breathe quickly and deeply, especially at an abnormally rapid rate.
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H
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hyperventilate
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Bearing full likeness by having precisely the same set of characteristics; indistinguishable.
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I
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identical
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One who plays a musical instrument.
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I
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instrumentalist
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Stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.
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I
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intermittent
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A vibrant light purple, purplish-red, reddish-purple, or pinkish purple colour obtained by mixing red and blue light.
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M
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magenta
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A fragrant white crystalline organic compound, C10H20O, obtained from peppermint oil or synthesized. It is used in perfumes, in cigarettes, as a mild topical anesthetic, and as a mint flavoring.
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M
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menthol
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Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the west.
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O
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occidental
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Any of various types and consistencies of a starchy accompaniment to a meal made from coarse maize-meal porridge, sometimes fried or grilled.
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P
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polenta
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A currently unrealized ability.
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P
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potential
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Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
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P
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pungent
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Experiencing sensation, thought, or feeling.
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S
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sentient
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The manager of a building, usually a communal residence, who is responsible for keeping the facilities functional and often collecting rent or similar payments, either as also the building's landlord or on behalf of same.
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S
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superintendent
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(zoology) An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.
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T
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tentacle
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Negative or insulting.
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U
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uncomplimentary
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(figuratively) A tendency of feeling or opinion that is concealed rather than exposed.
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U
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undercurrent
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