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n. characteristic or feature that distinguishes something from others


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n. process of turning some plant material into stone


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ad. by a small amount at a time; in stages; gradually


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n. abundance; completeness; ample amount or quantity


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n. a person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant to impress others


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n. a craftsman who shapes pottery; work lightly


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n. something spoken as introductory to a discourse, or written as introductory to a book or essay


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a. impressively great in size, force, or extent; enormous


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v. ban; taboo; forbid


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a. foretelling events as if by divine inspiration


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