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n.
elaborate exhibition devised for the entertainment; show, spectacle, or display


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n.
small smooth rounded rock


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v. Syn. gaze; stare
gaze; stare; look searchingly; company with


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n. Syn. danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy
danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction


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n.
small kernels of corn exploded by heat


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a. Syn. set; certain; stated
set down as a rule or guide; certain; stated


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a. Syn. primeval; initial
serving as an essential component


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a. Syn. primary; principal; chief
first in excellence, quality, or value; at the best stage; peak; first in degree or rank; chief


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a. Syn. chief; main
highest in rank, authority, character, importance, or degree


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a. Syn. former; antecedent; anterior; previous
preceding in the order of time; former; previous


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