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a. excessively or hypocritically pious; possessing sanctity; sacred; holy; saintly; religious


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v. gather something together over time; scratch repeatedly


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n. a particular aspect of life or activity; a body of people who form part of society or economy


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a. arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction


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a. glowing; radiant; having a high polish or sheen


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a. reflecting light; radiant; bright from reflected light


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a. jolting; frightful; terrible; highly disturbing emotionally; highly offensive


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n. a petitioner who seeks contributions or trade or votes; chief law officer of a city, town, or government department


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n. kind or species; a class of;


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a. having supreme rank or power; self-governing; excellent; independent


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