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n. Syn. tier; stratum
tier; a relatively thin sheet like expanse or region lying over or under another


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a. Syn. tolerant
open-minded; tolerant; broad-mindedness; having political views favoring reform and progress


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v. Syn. circle; ring
circle; ring; move in loops; make a [___] in; join with a loop


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a. Syn. profitable
profitable; producing good profit


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a. Syn. obligatory
obligatory; required or commanded by authority


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n. Syn. covering; envelop
loose sleeveless coat worn over outer garments; cloak as a symbol of authority; covering; envelop


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n. Syn. border; rim; room
border; rim; room


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n.
tissue which fills the cavities of most bones; the essence; the best part


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a. Syn. motherly
motherly; relating to mother or motherhood


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v.
develop and reach maturity; grow old or older


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