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a. Syn. scholarly; collegiate; theoretical
related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education


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v. Syn. adapt; oblige
do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for


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v. Syn. recognize; admit
declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks


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a. Syn. substitute
happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute


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successive change from one thing or state to another and back again


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n. Syn. elevation; height
elevation especially above sea level; height


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v. Syn. fasten
secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate


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a. Syn. visible
capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to eye


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n. Syn. appendage; adjunct; concomitant
something appended or added


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v.
invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; debate


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