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v. Syn. lave; immerse
wash by immersion, as in a bath; subject to bath; lave; immerse or cover one's self


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v. Syn. whip; strike; defeat
whip; strike; defeat; hit repeatedly


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ad. Syn. below; under
lower in place, with something directly over or on; under; underneath; below


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n. Syn. prejudice; preference
preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way


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n. Syn. deception
pretense of strength; mislead or deceive


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v.
be agitated; pass from a liquid to vapor when heated; be excited with passion; heat in water


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v. Syn. widen; expand
widen; grow broad or broader


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a.
of a color similar to that of wood or earth; of a color which resembles brown


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n.
brief statement of facts; any public notice or announcement; a periodical publication


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