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flame
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The often bright zone of burning gases and fine suspended particles that forms as a result of a fire.
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flammable
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Easy to set fire to and capable of burning very rapidly.
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ignite
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To set fire to or catch fire.
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ignition
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1. The act or process of igniting, or starting a fire.
2. An electrical system that provides the spark that ignites the fuel mixture of an internal-combustion engine. 3. A switch that activates this system. |
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precise
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1. Distinct from others; particular: on this precise spot.
2. Done, made, or capable of operating within very small limits of error or variation. |
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precision
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The condition, property, or quality of being precise, or exact.
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meter
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The basic unit of length in the metric system, equal to 39.37 inches.
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metric
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Of, involving, or using the metric system.
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microscope
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An instrument in which the light reflected from or projected through a tiny object is passed through a combination of lenses so as to produce a magnified image of the object that is large enough to be seen and studied.
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microscopic
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1. Too small to be seen by the eye alone but large enough to be seen through a microscope.
2. Very small; minute. |
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grave
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Extremely serious; critical.
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gravity
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Seriousness; importance.
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grateful
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Appreciative; thankful.
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gratitude
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Appreciation or thankfulness, as for something received or kindness shown.
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revise
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1. To edit in order to improve or bring up to date.
2. To change or modify. |
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revision
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The act or process of revising.
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athlete
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A person who competes or takes part in sports.
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athletic
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1. Of or for athletics.
2. Of or for athletes. 3. Physically strong; muscular. |
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humane
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Kind: compassionate; merciful.
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humanity
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Human beings in general; mankind.
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suffice
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1. To meet present needs; be sufficient.
2. To be sufficient or adequate for. |
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sufficient
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As much as is needed; enough; adequate.
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impede
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To obstruct or slow down; block.
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impediment
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A hindrance; obstruction.
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