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bridges
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n 1: United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen
(1901-1990) [syn: Bridges, Harry Bridges]
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damages
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n 1: a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
[syn: damages, amends, indemnity, indemnification,
restitution, redress]
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definite
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adj 1: precise; explicit and clearly defined; "I want a definite
answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will";
"a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale
of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a
definite drop in attendance" [ant: indefinite]
2: known for certain; "it is definite that they have won"
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exodus
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n 1: a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile
environment [syn: exodus, hegira, hejira]
2: the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure
of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God
gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on
Mount Sinai during the Exodus [syn: Exodus, Book of
Exodus]
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genesis
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n 1: a coming into being [syn: genesis, generation]
2: the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam
and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood;
God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and
Esau; Joseph and his brothers [syn: Genesis, Book of
Genesis]
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genitals
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n 1: external sex organ [syn: genitalia, genital organ,
genitals, private parts, privates, crotch]
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message
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n 1: a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken
or signaled; "he sent a three-word message"
2: what a communication that is about something is about [syn:
message, content, subject matter, substance]
v 1: send a message to; "She messaged the committee"
2: send as a message; "She messaged the final report by fax"
3: send a message; "There is no messaging service at this
company"
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messaging
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n 1: the sending and processing of e-mail by computer [syn:
messaging, electronic messaging]
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messenger
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n 1: a person who carries a message [syn: messenger,
courier]
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premises
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n 1: land and the buildings on it; "bread is baked on the
premises"; "the were evicted from the premises"
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presage
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n 1: a foreboding about what is about to happen
2: a sign of something about to happen; "he looked for an omen
before going into battle" [syn: omen, portent, presage,
prognostic, prognostication, prodigy]
v 1: indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news" [syn:
bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen,
presage, betoken, foreshadow, augur, foretell,
prefigure, forecast, predict]
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question
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n 1: an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my
training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were
present" [syn: question, inquiry, enquiry, query,
interrogation] [ant: answer]
2: the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits
serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"
[syn: question, head]
3: a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a
direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his
interrogations" [syn: question, interrogation,
interrogative, interrogative sentence]
4: uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of
something; "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no
question about the validity of the enterprise" [syn: doubt,
dubiousness, doubtfulness, question]
5: a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly
for discussion and vote; "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she
called for the question" [syn: motion, question]
6: an informal reference to a marriage proposal; "he was ready
to pop the question"
v 1: challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of; "We must
question your judgment in this matter" [syn: question,
oppugn, call into question]
2: pose a series of questions to; "The suspect was questioned by
the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of
the explosion" [syn: interrogate, question]
3: pose a question [syn: question, query]
4: conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio
reporting [syn: interview, question]
5: place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder
whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered
whether it would snow tonight" [syn: wonder, question]
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spectacles
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n 1: optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair
of lenses for correcting defective vision [syn:
spectacles, specs, eyeglasses, glasses]
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mexican
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adj 1: of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants; "Mexican
food is hot"
n 1: a native or inhabitant of Mexico
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adages
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advantages
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ages
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anchorages
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appendages
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averages
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bandages
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beverages
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blockages
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carriages
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cleavages
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colleges
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cottages
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decibels
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discourages
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disparages
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dosages
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drawbridges
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edges
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encourages
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envisages
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exchanges
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footbridges
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forages
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hedges
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heritages
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hermitages
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hostages
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images
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languages
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leakages
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leverages
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lineages
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linkages
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marriages
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medicines
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midges
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miscarriages
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mismanages
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mortgages
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ostriches
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outages
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packages
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pages
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partridges
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passages
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percentages
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personages
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pilgrimages
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pillages
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presages
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privileges
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questions
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ravages
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remarriages
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repackages
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ridges
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scrimmages
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shortages
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skeletons
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stoppages
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vestiges
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villages
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vintages
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voltages
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voyages
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