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origin

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  1. something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead: to follow a stream to its origin.
  2. the first stage of existence; beginning
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scarce

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  1. insufficient to satisfy the need or demand; not abundant:
    Meat and butter were scarce during the war.
  2. seldom met with; rare
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territory

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  1. any tract of land; region or district.
  2. the land and waters belonging to a state
  3. any separate tract of land belonging to a state.
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tame

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  1. changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated:
    a tame bear.
  2. without the savageness or fear of humans normal in wild animals; gentle, fearless, or without shyness, as if domesticated:
    That lion acts as tame as a house cat.
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finite

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  1. having bounds or limits; not infinite; measurable.

2. Mathematics.a set of elements capable of being completely counted.

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cope

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  1. to struggle or deal, especially on fairly even terms or with some degree of success
  2. to face and deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties, especially successfully or in a calm or adequate manner:
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Did you know?

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It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.

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