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ad. in a satisfactory manner


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a. conforming with the principles or methods used in science
a. of or relating to the practice of science


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v. fasten by sewing; do needlework
v. create (clothes) with cloth


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n. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
ad. changing suddenly in direction and degree


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n. a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
n. animal fibers produced by silkworms and other larvae that spin cocoons and by most spiders


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v. use [___] or vulgar language
n. informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar


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a. emitting smoke in great volume
n. a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion


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n. the trait of condescending to those of lower social status


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n. a distinctive or characteristic sound
n. a very small sum


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n. fairness in following the rules of the game


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