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a. dull; lacking luster or shine


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n. something that holds or links various parts together


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a. talkative; given to continual talking; chattering


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n. celebrity; a person who is an inspiration to others; a person who has achieved eminence in a specific field


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a. exhibiting lust or vigor; stout; strong; vigorous; robust; healthful


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n. comic misuse of a word, especially by confusion with one of similar sound


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n. misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official


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n. actions that people in authority carry out to achieve a particular result


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n. mental disorder  with delusions of grandeur


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a. mixed; mingled; consisting of several things; of diverse sorts; promiscuous; heterogeneous


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