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circumscribe

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a. To enclose in a circle; to draw a line around

b. To limit the power of

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ascribe

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To identify as causing something; to attribute to

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inscribe

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a. To write, carve, or engrave words on a surface

b. To enter into a formal record

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nondescript

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Lacking distinctive or individual features

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prescribe

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a. To give or recommend as a medical treatment or remedy

b. To set down as a rule; to dictate

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proscribe

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a. To forbid; to prohibit

b. To strongly criticize or condemn

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scribe

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A person who copies manuscripts and documents

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scripture

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Sacred writings or books; passages from sacred writings

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subscript

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A small letter or number written below and to the right of a letter or number

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transcribe

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a. To make a full written copy of spoken material

b. To adapt a song or composition for a voice or instrument other than the original

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