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a. Syn. fundamental; implicit
lying under or beneath something; basic; implicit; taking precedence; prior


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n.
farthest point or extremity; most distant; extreme


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n. Syn. change; selection; deviation
act of changing or altering


Spelling Word: variation
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n. Syn. diversity; assortment; selection
diversity; quality or condition of being various or varied


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v.
change aspect of; alter in form, appearance, substance, position; make different by a partial change; modify


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v.
treat with great respect and deference; consider hallowed or be in awe of


Spelling Word: venerate
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a. Syn. oral
expressed in spoken rather than written words; consisting of words alone without action


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n. Syn. rejection; prohibition
rejection; vote that blocks a decision; deny; prohibit; command against


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v.
treat in a violent manner; abuse; do violence to; disturb; interrupt


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a.
existing or resulting in essence or effect though not in actual fact; existing in mind, especially as a product of imagination


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