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a. relating to ships, sailors, or navigation


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n. neglect; failure to take reasonable care; state or quality of being negligent


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a. involving little use of language; lacking verbal skill


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v. inhabit;  live in a certain place; be present in; be inside of


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n. an event that happens


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n. beginning or early stages; offensive against an enemy


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a. impenetrable by light; not transparent; not reflecting light; having no luster


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n. tendency to expect the best possible outcome; belief that the universe is improving and good will win over evil


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n. one who expects a favorable or good outcome


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n. decree; authoritative command or order


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