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n. Syn. dawn
first light of day; first advent or appearance


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n. Syn. rubble
remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up


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a. Syn. ornamental; embellishing
ornamental; embellishing; serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose


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a. Syn. thick; compact
thick; crowded closely together; compact


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a. Syn. reliable; trustworthy
reliable; worthy of being depended on; trustworthy


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n. Syn. recession
recession; economic slump; concavity in a surface produced by pressing ; sadness; low spirits


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v.
spread out widely; scatter freely; pour out and cause to spread freely


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n.
wandering from the main path of a journey; diversion


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a. Syn. tactful; politic
relating to diplomacy; marked by tact and sensitivity in dealing with others


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a. Syn. perceptive; shrewd; wise
exhibiting keen insight and good judgment; quick to understand


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