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n. music with a syncopated melody; musical form, predating jazz


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n. farming for the raising of livestock


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n. the relation which one quantity or magnitude has to another of the same kind; rate; proportion


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n. a rope attached to the bridle used to control a horse or other animal; an instrument of curbing or restraining


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n. dependence; certainty based on experience


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n. expression, in speech or writing, of something, remarked or noticed


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a. famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities


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n. one that represents anything; that which exhibits a likeness or similitude; agent


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v. be similar to; take after; look like


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a. relating to skill of using language effectively and persuasively; insincere in language


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