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n. habitual not to appear, especially for work or other regular duty


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v. assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention


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ad. negatively; in an adverse manner; oppositely; inimically; offensively; unfortunately


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a. aloft; flying; in the air


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a. happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute


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a. more than enough in size or scope or capacity; relatively large


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v. herald; give out; proclaim; make known publicly


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n. book of literary selections by various authors


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n. candidate; a person who formally requests something, especially a job


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a. fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor


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