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1. fabric woven with an elaborate desing; especially a raised pattern
2. a rich silk fabric with silver or gold raised pattern |
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1. the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc.
2. to discolor, disintegrate, or affect injuriously, as by the effects of weather
3. to bear up against and come safely through (a storm, danger, trouble, etc.): to weather a severe illness. |
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1. lacking variety; boring; dull
2. dull character or routine; monotony.
3. monotonous or tedious talk. |
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1. a person who does a lot of bragging.
2. bragging; boastful |
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1. to make a succession of slight, soft sounds, as of parts rubbing gently one on another, as leaves, silks, or papers.
2. to cause such sounds by moving or stirring something.
3. to move, proceed, or work energetically |
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1. erect or vertical, as in position or posture.
2. raised or directed vertically or upward.
3. adhering to rectitude; righteous, honest, or just.
4. being in accord with what is right |
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1. An introduction or preface, especially a poem recited to introduce a play.
2.An introduction or introductory chapter, as to a novel.
3.An introductory act, event, or period. |
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1. to pass, flow, or ooze gradually through a porous substance
2. (of ideas, methods, etc.) to enter or be introduced at a slow pace
3. to become diffused; permeate |
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1. performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly
2. painstaking, esp. slow and careful; deliberate |
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1. a plain-woven, coarse fabric of jute, hemp, or the like; gunny.
2. a lightweight fabric made in imitation of this. |
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1. to cover or coat with soft, adhesive matter, as plaster or mud
2. to spread (plaster, mud, etc.) on or over something
3. to smear, soil, or defile.
4. to apply, as paint or colors, unskillfully |
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1. to make or become gray or partly gray.
2. gray; grayish; devoid of hue.
3. gray or partly gray hair. |
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1. to feel or express sorrow or regret for
2. to mourn for or over.
(used without object)
3. to feel, show, or express grief, sorrow, or regret.
4. to mourn deeply. |
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1. The act of gloating.
2. A feeling of great, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction. |
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1. spun or made at home
2. made of such cloth
3. plain; unpolished; unsophisticated; simple; rustic |
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1. the last piece, division, or movement of a concert, opera, or composition.
2. the concluding part of any performance, course of proceedings, etc.; end. |
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1. estimation in the view of others; reputation
2. favorable reputation; good name; public respect.
3. to consider or believe (a person or thing) to be as specified; regard (usually used in the passive |
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1. to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.
2. to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech; mimic derisively.
3. to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit.
4. to challenge; defy: |
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1. to flow in a broken, irregular, noisy current
2. to make a sound as of water doing this (often used of birds or of human beings). |
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1. characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.
2. mere chance; accident |
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1. to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance) on or over something
2. to spread or daub an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance on
3. to stain, spot, or make dirty with something oily, greasy, viscous, or wet.
4. to sully, vilify, or soil (a reputation, good name, etc.).
5. to smudge or blur, as by rubbing
6. Slang. to defeat decisively; overwhelm |
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| 1. to harass (a public speaker, performer, etc.) with impertinent questions, gibes, or the like; badger |
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1. guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness
2. done or made according to principle; equitable; proper
3. based on right; rightful; lawful
4. in keeping with truth or fact; true; correct |
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1. a slight, superficial, or introductory knowledge of something
2. slight or superficial |
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