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110 Cards in this Set
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continuation n.
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prolongation
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continuity n.
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Uninterrupted connection in space, time, operation, or development
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continuous adj.
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Connected, extended, or prolonged without separation or interruption of sequence
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contort v.
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To twist into a misshapen form
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contraband n
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Trade forbidden by law or treaty
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contradiction n.
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The assertion of the opposite of that which has been said
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contradictory adj.
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Inconsistent with itself
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contraposition n
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A placing opposite
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contravene v
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To prevent or obstruct the operation of
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contribution n
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The act of giving for a common purpose
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contributor n.
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One who gives or furnishes, in common with others, for a common purpose
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contrite adj.
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Broken in spirit because of a sense of sin
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contrivance n
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The act planning, devising, inventing, or adapting something to or for a special purpose
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contrive v
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To manage or carry through by some device or scheme
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control v.
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To exercise a directing, restraining, or governing influence over
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controller n
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One who or that which regulates or directs
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contumacious adj.
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rebellious
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contumacy n.
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conetemptuous disregard of the requirements of rightful authority
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contuse v.
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to bruise by a bow, either with or without the breaking of the skin
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cotusion n.
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a bruise
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convalesce v
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To recover after a sickness.
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convalescence n.
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The state of progressive restoration to health and strength after the cessation of disease
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convalescent adj
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recovering health after sickness
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convene v.
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to summon or cause to assemble
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convenience n.
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fitness as of time or place
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converge v.
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to cause to incline and approach nearer together
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convergent adj.
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tending to one point
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conversant adj.
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thoroughly informed
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conversion n.
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change from one state or position to anotherm or from one form to another.
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convertible adj.
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interchangeable
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convex adj.
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curvinv like the segment of the glove or of the surface of a circle
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conveyance n.
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that by which anything is transported
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convivial adj.
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devoted to feasting, or to good fellowhip in eating or drinking
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convolution
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a winding motion
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convolve v
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To move with a circling or winding motion.
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convoy n.
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A protecting force accompanying property in course of transportation
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convulse v.
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To cause spasms in
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convulsion n
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A violent and abnormal muscular contraction of the body
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copious adj
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plenteous
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coquette n.
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a flirt
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cornice n.
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An ornamental molding running round the walls of a room close to the ceiling.
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cornucopia n.
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The horn of plenty, symbolizing peace and prosperity
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corollary n
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A proposition following so obviously from another that it requires little demonstration
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coronation n.
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The act or ceremony of crowning a monarch
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coronet n.
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Inferior crown denoting, according to its form, various degrees of noble rank less than sovereign
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corporal adj.
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Belonging or relating to the body as opposed to the mind
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corporate adj.
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Belonging to a corporation
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corporeal adj.
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Of a material nature; physical
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corps n.
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a number or body of persons in some way associated or acting together
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corpse n.
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a dead body
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corpulent adj.
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obese
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corpuscle n.
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A minute particle of matter
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correlate v
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To put in some relation of connection or correspondence
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correlative adj
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Mutually involving or implying one another
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corrigible adj.
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capable of reformation
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corroborate v.
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To strengthen, as proof or conviction
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corroboration n
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confirmation
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corrode v.
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to ruin or destroy little by little
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corrosion n.
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gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration
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corrosive n.
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that wich causes gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration
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corruptible adj.
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Open to bribery.
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corruption n.
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Loss of purity or integrity
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cosmetic adj
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Pertaining to the art of beautifying, especially the complexion
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cosmic adj
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Pertaining to the universe
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cosmogony n
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A doctrine of creation or of the origin of the universe.
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cosmography n.
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The science that describes the universe, including astronomy, geography, and geology
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cosmology n.
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The general science of the universe
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cosmopolitan adj.
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A cosmopolitan character
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cosmopolitanism n.
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A cosmopolitan character
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cosmos n
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The world or universe considered as a system, perfect in order and arrangement
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corruptible adj.
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Open to bribery.
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corruption n.
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Loss of purity or integrity
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cosmetic adj
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Pertaining to the art of beautifying, especially the complexion
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cosmic adj
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Pertaining to the universe
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cosmogony n
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A doctrine of creation or of the origin of the universe.
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cosmography n.
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The science that describes the universe, including astronomy, geography, and geology
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cosmology n.
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The general science of the universe
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cosmopolitan adj.
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A cosmopolitan character
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cosmopolitanism n.
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A cosmopolitan character
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cosmos n
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The world or universe considered as a system, perfect in order and arrangement
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counter-claim n.
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A cross-demand alleged by a defendant in his favor against the plaintiff
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counteract v
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to act in opposition to
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counterbalance v.
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to oppose with an equal force
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countercharge v.
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To accuse in return
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counterfeit adj.
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Made to resemble something else.
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counterpart n.
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Something taken with another for the completion of either
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countervail v
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to offset
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counting house n.
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a house or office used for transacting business, bookkeeping, correspondence
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countryman n.
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a rustic
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courageous adj.
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brave
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counter-claim n.
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A cross-demand alleged by a defendant in his favor against the plaintiff
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counteract v
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to act in opposition to
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counterbalance v.
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to oppose with an equal force
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countercharge v.
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To accuse in return
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counterfeit adj.
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Made to resemble something else.
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counterpart n.
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Something taken with another for the completion of either
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countervail v
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to offset
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counting house n.
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a house or office used for transacting business, bookkeeping, correspondence
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countryman n.
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a rustic
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courageous adj.
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brave
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course n.
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line of motion or direction
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courser n.
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a fleet and spirited horse
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courtesy n.
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politeness originating in kindness and exercised habitually
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covenant n.
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an agreement entered into by two or more persons or parties
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covert. adj
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concealed, especially for an evil purpose
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covey n.
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a flock of quails or partridges
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cower v.
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to crouch down tremblingly, as through fear or shame
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coxswain n.
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one who steers a rowboat, or one who has charge of a ship's boat and its crew under an oficer
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crag n.
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a rugged, rocky projection on a cliff or lodge
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cranium n.
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the skull of an animal, especially that part enclosing the brain
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