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at
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n 1: a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the
halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium
[syn: astatine, At, atomic number 85]
2: 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos
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befit
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v 1: accord or comport with; "This kind of behavior does not
suit a young woman!" [syn: befit, suit, beseem]
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benefit
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n 1: financial assistance in time of need
2: something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit
of all" [syn: benefit, welfare]
3: a performance to raise money for a charitable cause
v 1: derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast
experience" [syn: profit, gain, benefit]
2: be beneficial for; "This will do you good" [syn: benefit,
do good]
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buffet
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n 1: a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining
room; has shelves and drawers [syn: buffet, counter,
sideboard]
2: a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves
3: usually inexpensive bar [syn: snack bar, snack counter,
buffet]
v 1: strike against forcefully; "Winds buffeted the tent" [syn:
buffet, knock about, batter]
2: strike, beat repeatedly; "The wind buffeted him" [syn:
buffet, buff]
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comfit
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n 1: candy containing a fruit or nut
v 1: make into a confection; "This medicine is home-confected"
[syn: confect, confection, comfit]
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counterfeit
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adj 1: not genuine; imitating something superior; "counterfeit
emotion"; "counterfeit money"; "counterfeit works of
art"; "a counterfeit prince" [syn: counterfeit,
imitative] [ant: echt, genuine]
n 1: a copy that is represented as the original [syn:
counterfeit, forgery]
v 1: make a copy of with the intent to deceive; "he faked the
signature"; "they counterfeited dollar bills"; "She forged
a Green Card" [syn: forge, fake, counterfeit]
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misfit
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n 1: someone unable to adapt to their circumstances
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outfit
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n 1: any cohesive unit such as a military company
2: a set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was
exceedingly elegant" [syn: outfit, getup, rig,
turnout]
3: gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified
purpose [syn: kit, outfit]
v 1: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose;
"The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food,
and other necessities" [syn: equip, fit, fit out,
outfit]
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profit
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n 1: the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of
time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
[syn: net income, net, net profit, lucre, profit,
profits, earnings]
2: the advantageous quality of being beneficial [syn: profit,
gain]
v 1: derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast
experience" [syn: profit, gain, benefit]
2: make a profit; gain money or materially; "The company has not
profited from the merger" [syn: profit, turn a profit]
[ant: break even, lose, turn a loss]
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prophet
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n 1: an authoritative person who divines the future [syn:
prophet, prophesier, oracle, seer, vaticinator]
2: someone who speaks by divine inspiration; someone who is an
interpreter of the will of God
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refit
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n 1: outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts)
v 1: fit out again
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retrofit
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n 1: a component or accessory added to something after it has
been manufactured
2: the act of adding a component or accessory to something that
did not have it when it was manufactured; "the court ordered
a retrofit on all automobiles"
v 1: provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or
in use at the time of the original manufacture; "They car
companies retrofitted all the old models with new
carburetors"
2: fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house;
"The mansion was retrofitted with modern plumbing"
3: substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older
ones; "The laboratory retrofitted to meet the safety codes"
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soffit
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n 1: the underside of a part of a building (such as an arch or
overhang or beam etc.)
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tuffet
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n 1: a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person
[syn: footstool, footrest, ottoman, tuffet]
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unfit
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adj 1: below the required standards for a purpose; "an unfit
parent"; "unfit for human consumption" [ant: fit]
2: not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition;
"fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service";
"drunk and unfit for service" [ant: fit]
3: physically unsound or diseased; "has a bad back"; "a bad
heart"; "bad teeth"; "an unsound limb"; "unsound teeth" [syn:
bad, unfit, unsound]
v 1: make unfit or unsuitable; "Your income disqualifies you"
[syn: disqualify, unfit, indispose] [ant: dispose,
qualify]
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nonprofit
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adj 1: not commercially motivated [syn: nonprofit, non-
profit-making]
n 1: an organization chartered for other than profit-making
activities [syn: nonprofit organization, nonprofit,
not-for-profit]
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moffet
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moffett
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moffitt
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offutt
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