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n. biologist knowledgeable about natural history


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v. cause to become sick; fill with disgust


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n. small mug or cup; unit of liquid measure equal to one-quarter of a pint; human head


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n. a subtle or slight degree of difference; a small difference in meaning


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n. act of obstructing; any structure that makes progress difficult


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a. inclined to intrude or thrust one's self or one's opinions upon others; enter uninvited; forward; pushing; intrusive.


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n. an event that happens


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n. descendant; the young of an animal


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n. burden or obligation; difficult or disagreeable responsibility or necessity


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v. be any thick messy substance; pass gradually; progress slowly but steadily


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