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alloy
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n 1: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or
metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or
dissolving into each other when molten; "brass is an alloy
of zinc and copper" [syn: alloy, metal]
2: the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of
something [syn: admixture, alloy]
v 1: lower in value by increasing the base-metal content [syn:
debase, alloy]
2: make an alloy of
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annoy
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v 1: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor
irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers
me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after
she leaves" [syn: annoy, rag, get to, bother, get
at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex,
chafe, devil]
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boy
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n 1: a youthful male person; "the baby was a boy"; "she made the
boy brush his teeth every night"; "most soldiers are only
boys in uniform" [syn: male child, boy] [ant: female
child, girl, little girl]
2: a friendly informal reference to a grown man; "he likes to
play golf with the boys"
3: a male human offspring; "their son became a famous judge";
"his boy is taller than he is" [syn: son, boy] [ant:
daughter, girl]
4: (ethnic slur) offensive and disparaging term for Black man;
"get out of my way, boy"
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convoy
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n 1: a procession of land vehicles traveling together
2: a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships
3: the act of escorting while in transit
v 1: escort in transit; "the trucks convoyed the cars across the
battle zone"; "the warships convoyed the merchant ships
across the Pacific"
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corduroy
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n 1: a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of
cotton [syn: cord, corduroy]
2: a road made of logs laid crosswise
v 1: build (a road) from logs laid side by side
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coy
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adj 1: affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or
provocative way [syn: coy, demure, overmodest]
2: showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or
reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a
politician coy about his intentions"
3: modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a
wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be
easily cajoled"
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decoy
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n 1: a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part
of a plot) [syn: decoy, steerer]
2: something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so
they can be trapped or killed [syn: bait, decoy, lure]
v 1: lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy
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destroy
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v 1: do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of; "The
fire destroyed the house" [syn: destroy, destruct]
2: destroy completely; damage irreparably; "You have ruined my
car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her
make-up" [syn: destroy, ruin]
3: defeat soundly; "The home team demolished the visitors" [syn:
demolish, destroy]
4: put (an animal) to death; "The customs agents destroyed the
dog that was found to be rabid"; "the sick cat had to be put
down" [syn: destroy, put down]
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viceroy
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n 1: governor of a country or province who rules as the
representative of his or her king or sovereign [syn:
viceroy, vicereine]
2: showy American butterfly resembling the monarch but smaller
[syn: viceroy, Limenitis archippus]
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kilroy
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n 1: a nonexistent person popularized by American servicemen
during World War II; "Kilroy was here"
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ahoy
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elroy
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fitzroy
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gilroy
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conroy
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