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n.
condition or quality of being sane; soundness of health of body or mind, especially of the mind


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a. Syn. rude; wild; brutal
in a state of nature; wild; untamed; uncultivated; inhuman; brutal; not civilized; lacking polish; rude


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a. Syn. rational; wise
able to feel or perceive; perceivable; wise; showing reason or sound judgment


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n.
jaunty; showy


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a. Syn. clever; astute
clever; characterized by keen awareness, sharp intelligence


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n.
any rock or stone that is thin and flat, for roofing or covering houses


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v.
import or export without paying customs duties


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a. Syn. wide; large; sizable
wide; generous or large in area or extent; sizable


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v.
mention specially; particularize; apply to some specialty or limited object


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v. Syn. detail; designate
detail; designate


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