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granary
a barn for storing grain
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granite
a hard stone; unyielding endurance; steadfastness
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granulate
to reduce to small particles, as sugar and salt
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granivorous
feeding on grain and seeds, such as by certain birds
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pomegranate
a red apple-like fruit full of seeds
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grandeur
greatness of really impressive proportions; the quality of being grand; magnificence; nobility or greatness of character
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grandiose
characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration; impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur
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grandee
a man of elevated rank or station, especially a Spanish or Portuguese nobleman of thr first rank
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grandiloquence
a lofty, extravagantly colorful or pompous style, manner or quality, especially in language
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self-aggrandizement
act or practice of enhancing position, power, or wealth to oneself
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habitual
occurring without thought on the part of an individual; constant, often unconscious inclination to perform an act, acquired through frequent repetition
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habitable
suitable to live in
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inhabitable
suitable to reside in
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inhabited
having inhabitants; populated
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uninhabited
having no residents
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inhabitant
a permanent resident; one who lives in a house or dwulling
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habitation
house or dwelling; place of adobe; residence; natural environment or locality
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cohabit
to live together as husband and wife; to live together in a sexual relationship when not married
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habitat
the place where a person, thing or animal is most likely to be found
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habitue
a frequenter of a particular place or kind of place, especially a place of entertainment; a devotee
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lineman
a man who sets up and repairs telephone lines; one employed to inspect and repair railroad tracks; a player positioned on the forward line
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lineage
ones line of ancestors; the descendants of a common ancestor considered to be the founder of the line
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delineate
to sketch or depict; to draw or trace the outline of; to depict in words, pictures, or gestures
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interlinear
inserted between lines of text; written with different languages or versions in alternating lines
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rectilinear
moving in, consisting of, bounded by, or characterized by a straight line or lines; a figure whose lines are straight
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curvilinear
formed, bounded by, or characterized by curved lines; a figure whose lines are curved
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lineament
a distinctive shape, contour, or line, especially of the face; a definitive or characteristic feature
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locomotive
the engine that moves a train from place to place
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location, locality, locale, locus
designation of a particular place or area
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localize
to confine to a particular locality or area
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relocate
to establish a new place; to become established in a new residence or place of business
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allocate
to designate for a special purpose; set apart ; allot
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localism
a local idiom( expression) mannerism, or custom; devotion to local interests and customs
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loquacious
very talkative, especially so; garrulous; habitually talkative
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eloquent
in the manner of speaking fluently and effectively; persuasive and fluent; graceful in discourse; vividly or movingly expressive
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elocution
the art of public speaking, emphasizing gesture, vocal production, and delivery
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colloquial
conversational
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soliloquy
dramatic monologue in which a character talks to himself or reveals his thoughts in the form of a monologue without addressing a listener
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colloquy
a conversation, especially a formal one; a written dialogue
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circumlocution
the use of an unnecessary large number of words to express an idea; evasion in speech or writing; the use of prolix and indirect language
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magnify
to enlarge, as with a microscope
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magnificence
greatness or lavishness of surroundings; splendor; grand or imposing beauty
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magnitude
greatness of rank or position; greatness in size or extent; greatness in significance or influence
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Magna Carta
the charter of liberties which King John of england was compelled to grant on June 15,1215; a document that serves as a guarantee of basic rights
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magna cum laude
with high honors
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cum laude
with honor; used on diplomas as a mark of high standing
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Charalemagne
the greatest European ruler of the Middle Ages, Charles I
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magnate
a powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry
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magnum opus
a great work, especially a literary or artistic masterpiece; the greatest single work of an artist, writer, or composer
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malady
a disease or disorder of the animal body; an unwholesome or disordered condition
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malaria
a disease characterized by chills and fever and transmitted by certain mosquitoes, but formerly thought to be caused by bad air
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malign
to utter injuriously misleading or false reports about; speak evil of with malicious intent
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malevolent
having ill will
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malicious
resulting from or having the nature of malice
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malignant
showing great malevolence; evil; highly injurious; cancerous
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maladroit
lacking dexterity; clumsy; lacking perception or judgment; tactless
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malpractice
improper or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, resulting in damage or injury; improper or unethical conduct by the holder of an official or professional position; an act or instance of improper practice
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malfeasance
misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official
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malaise
an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness; a vague sense of mental or moral ill-being; depression
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