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Sacrifice (noun) |
-the act of giving up something highly valued for the sake of something considered to be of greater value -the act of offering something, such as an animal’s life, to a deity in worship or to win favor or forgiveness -a victim offered this way Synonyms: giving up, abstinence, surrender, relinquishment |
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Sacrifice (transitive verb) |
-to offer (something or someone) as a sacrifice to a deity -to give up (one thing) or another thing considered to be of greater value Synonyms: deny, disallow, anoint, offer |
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Sacrifice (intransitive verb) |
-to make or offer a sacrifice -in baseball, to hit a sacrifice bunt or sacrifice fly Synonyms: consecrate, endure, yield |
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Silhouette (noun) |
A drawing consisting of the outline of something, especially a human profile, filled with a solid color. An outline of something that appears dark against a light background Synonyms: Contour, shadow, portrait |
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Solstice (noun) |
Either of the times of year when the sun is farthest north or south of the equator. In the northern Hemisphere the summer solstice occurs on June 20 or 21 & the winter solstice occurs on December 21 or 22. |
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Spectrum (noun) |
A band of colors seen when white light is broken up according to wavelengths. A broad range of related qualities, ideas, or activities. Synonyms: rainbow, range, gamut, extent |
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Stereotype (noun) |
A conventional or oversimplified idea or image Synonyms: cliche, pattern, platitude |
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Strategy (noun) |
The science of using all the forces of a nation as effectively as possible during peace or war. A plan of action arrived at by means of this science or intended to accomplish a specific goal. Synonyms: plan, policy, approach, tactic |
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Suffrage (noun) |
The right to vote in political elections Synonyms: Petition, Vote, Asset |
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Symbiosis (noun) |
The close association between two or more different organisms of different species, often but not necessarily benefitting each member. Synonyms: Collaboration, partnership, natural effort, service |
