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v. Syn. rescue
save from loss or destruction; rescue of a ship; save for further use


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v. Syn. approve; ratify
give authorization or approval to something; penalize a state, especially for violating international law


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v.
isolate; separate; divide from the main body


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a.
taken from a number by preference; picked out as more valuable or excellent than others; of special value or excellence


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a.
of the seventh degree or order; act of causing to rot; causing sepsis or putrefaction


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a. Syn. absolute; pure
very thin or transparent; very steep; absolute or pure


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a. Syn. excellent; independent
having supreme rank or power; self governing; excellent; independent


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v. Syn. reinforce; fortify
reinforce; fortify; make strong or increase the strength of


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n.
material used for filling cushion, mattress, or others


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n.
nonmetallic element occurring naturally in large quantities


Spelling Word: sulphur