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acronyms
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A word formed from the initial letters of a name, such as WAC for Women's Army Corps, or by combining initial letters or parts of a series of words, such as radar for radio detecting and ranging.
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initialisms
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An abbreviation consisting of the first letter or letters of words in a phrase , syllables or components of a word or a combination of words and syllables and pronounced by spelling out the letters one by one rather than as a solid word.
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linguist
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A person who speaks several languages fluently.
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benign
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having a kindly disposition; gracious:
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benefactor
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a person who confers a benefit; kindly helper.
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agriculture
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the production of crops, livestock, or poultry.
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agrochemical
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A chemical, such as a hormone, fungicide, or insecticide, that improves the production of crops.
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admonish
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to caution, advise, or counsel against something.
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advocate
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to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly: He advocated higher salaries for teachers.
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abasement
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to reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation; humble; degrade
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