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Electrical Power transmission
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bulk transfer of electrical energy from generating power plants to substations located near population centers
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substation
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a set of equipment reducing the high voltage of electrical power transmission to that suitable for supply to consumers
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provenance
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the place of origin or earliest known history of something
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outflank
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move around the side of an enemy as to out maneuver them
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accrual
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benefits received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time
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flashpoint
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a place, event, or time at which trouble flares up
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affidavit
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a written statement confirmed by oath
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ligature
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1. a thing used to tie someone tightly
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foment
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instigate
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mete (out)
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dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment
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Harrowing
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painful slowness
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dogma
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something held as an established opinion, especially a definite authoritative tenet.
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tenet
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a principle or belief
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aquisition
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1. an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
2. The learning or developing of a skill, habit or quality |
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continuing resolution
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provides funding if formal bill has not been signed yet, in time by end of fiscal year.
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Sasha
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very cool
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antiquity
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anything considered "very old"
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