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aeon
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n 1: (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the
Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of
the universe [syn: eon, aeon]
2: the longest division of geological time [syn: eon, aeon]
3: an immeasurably long period of time; "oh, that happened eons
ago" [syn: eon, aeon]
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attestation
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n 1: the action of bearing witness
2: the evidence by which something is attested
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contestation
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n 1: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong
disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
[syn: controversy, contention, contestation,
disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument,
arguing]
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crustacean
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adj 1: of or belonging to the class Crustacea [syn:
crustaceous, crustacean]
n 1: any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented
body and chitinous exoskeleton
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debilitation
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n 1: serious weakening and loss of energy [syn: debilitation,
enervation, enfeeblement, exhaustion]
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deforestation
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n 1: the state of being clear of trees
2: the removal of trees [syn: deforestation, disforestation]
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detestation
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n 1: hate coupled with disgust [syn: abhorrence,
abomination, detestation, execration, loathing,
odium]
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devastation
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n 1: the state of being decayed or destroyed [syn:
devastation, desolation]
2: the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed; "her
departure left him in utter devastation"
3: an event that results in total destruction [syn:
devastation, desolation]
4: plundering with excessive damage and destruction [syn:
ravaging, devastation]
5: the termination of something by causing so much damage to it
that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists [syn:
destruction, devastation]
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disorientation
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n 1: a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic
drug) [syn: disorientation, freak out]
2: confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to
proceed; uncertainty as to direction; "his disorientation was
the result of inattention"
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encrustation
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n 1: the formation of a crust [syn: incrustation,
encrustation]
2: a hard outer layer that covers something [syn: crust,
incrustation, encrustation]
3: a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied
to a surface as an inlay or overlay [syn: incrustation,
encrustation]
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experimentation
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n 1: the testing of an idea; "it was an experiment in living";
"not all experimentation is done in laboratories" [syn:
experiment, experimentation]
2: the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
[syn: experiment, experimentation]
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facilitation
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n 1: the condition of being made easy (or easier); "social
facilitation is an adaptive condition"
2: (neurophysiology) phenomenon that occurs when two or more
neural impulses that alone are not enough to trigger a
response in a neuron combine to trigger an action potential
3: act of assisting or making easier the progress or improvement
of something
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gestation
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n 1: the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days
in humans) [syn: gestation, gestation period]
2: the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to
birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
[syn: pregnancy, gestation, maternity]
3: the conception and development of an idea or plan
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infestation
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n 1: the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
2: a swarm of insects that attack plants; "a plague of
grasshoppers" [syn: infestation, plague]
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interpretation
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n 1: a mental representation of the meaning or significance of
something [syn: interpretation, reading, version]
2: the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic
performance; "her rendition of Milton's verse was
extraordinarily moving" [syn: rendition, rendering,
interpretation]
3: an explanation that results from interpreting something; "the
report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence"
4: an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious;
"the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed
us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are
extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's
intended meaning" [syn: interpretation, interpreting,
rendition, rendering]
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manifestation
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n 1: a clear appearance; "a manifestation of great emotion"
2: a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature
of some person or thing; "a manifestation of disease"
3: an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit)
[syn: materialization, materialisation, manifestation]
4: expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief";
"the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition" [syn:
expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion]
5: a public display of group feelings (usually of a political
nature); "there were violent demonstrations against the war"
[syn: demonstration, manifestation]
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misinterpretation
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n 1: putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation
of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking
her meaning" [syn: misinterpretation, misunderstanding,
mistaking]
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misrepresentation
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n 1: a misleading falsehood [syn: misrepresentation, deceit,
deception]
2: a willful perversion of facts [syn: falsification,
misrepresentation]
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molestation
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n 1: the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper
sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
2: the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and
criticism [syn: harassment, molestation]
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outstation
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n 1: a station in a remote or sparsely populated location [syn:
outstation, outpost]
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prestidigitation
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n 1: manual dexterity in the execution of tricks [syn:
prestidigitation, sleight of hand]
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protestation
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n 1: a formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they
finished the game under protest to the league president";
"the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many
protestations did not stay the execution" [syn: protest,
protestation]
2: a strong declaration of protest
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reforestation
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n 1: the restoration (replanting) of a forest that had been
reduced by fire or cutting [syn: reforestation, re-
afforestation]
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rehabilitation
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n 1: the restoration of someone to a useful place in society
2: the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of
habitation or cultivation [syn: reclamation, renewal,
rehabilitation]
3: vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment
of that person's reputation
4: the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and
electrotherapy and exercises
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reinterpretation
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n 1: a new or different meaning
2: a new or different interpretation
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substation
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n 1: a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for
distribution by a low-voltage network
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workstation
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n 1: a desktop digital computer that is conventionally
considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer
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gustation
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n 1: the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and
salty properties in the mouth; "his cold deprived him of
his sense of taste" [syn: taste, gustation, sense of
taste, gustatory modality]
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forestation
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incapacitation
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avakian
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