Stories of USA Today
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n. loss of the ability to move a body part


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n. one who loves and defends his or her country


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a. inspired by the love for one's country


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n. lasting indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal; remaining active throughout all the time


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v. advise; counsel; urge the acceptance or practice of; convince


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a. of common people; suitable to common people; easy to be comprehended; not abstruse; familiar; plain


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v. occupy in person; hold or actually have in one's own keeping; have and hold; have the legal title to


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n. inherent capacity for coming into being; an aptitude that may be developed


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a. of high worth or cost


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v. uphold; retain; maintain in safety from injury, peril, or harm


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