| Term | Definition |
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anomaly |
an abnormal, irregular fact or occurrence |
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apogee |
highest or farthest point (in an orbit); climax |
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apocalypse |
vision of future (well-being); revelation |
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arson |
act of setting fire(s) purposely |
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client |
person for whom a lawer, accountant, or agency is acting; customer |
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hypothesis |
theory; unporved explanation |
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incidence |
process of a happening, an occurrence |
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initiative |
unprompted action, the first step, enterprise |
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litany |
a responsive prayer or religous service |
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maxim |
a wise saying, aphorism, proverb |
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mosaic |
inlaid art work, design made from bits of glass rog stone set in cement |
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perquisite |
an extra benefit or remuneraiton |
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complement |
to round out, make complete |
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console |
to comfort (a person), make less sad |
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consumate |
bring to fulfillment |
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enervate |
weaken, take strength from, debilitae |
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exalt |
to lift up, elevate |
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perforate |
punch hole(s), pierce |
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propagate |
to reproduce, spread abroad |
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stipulate |
to specify, include explicity (in an agreement) |