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Precedent |
prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
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Oxytocin |
Oxytocin is a powerful hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. It plays an important role in reproduction, initiating contractions before birth as well as milk release. |
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Congregate |
to come together into a group, crowd, or assembly |
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Fester |
to cause increasing poisoning, irritation, or bitterness |
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Parapet |
a low wall or railing to protect the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge |
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Ascetic |
practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
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Thwart |
to oppose successfully or defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
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contention |
a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
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