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Defenestration meanings

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  1. dissmissing someone from a position of power
  2. the act of throwing a person or thing out of the window
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defenestration classification

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Noun

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other forms of defenestration

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defenestrate - verb

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synonyms of defenestration

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remove, terminate, release

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reminiscent meaning

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tending to remind one of soemthing

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reminiscent classification

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adjective

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additional forms of reminiscent

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reminiscently, adverb
unreminiscent, adjective
unreminiscently, adverb

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synonyms of reminiscent

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remindful
nostalgic
similar

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what does absolve mean

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to be free of guilt, blame, or consequences

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absolve classification

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verb

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additional forms of absolve

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there are none

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synonyms of absolve

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acquit
forgive
excuse

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languish meaning

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To lose hope, streangth or vitality because of neglect or bade conditions.

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languish classification

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verb

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additional forms of languish

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languisher, noun

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synonyms of languish

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fade
rot
weaken
wither

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voracious meanings

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  1. wanting or devouring great quantities of food
  2. having a very eager approach to an activity
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Voracious classificaiton

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adjective

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other forms of voracious

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voraciously, adverb
voraciousness, noun

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voracious synonyms

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ravenous
unquenchable
insatiable

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proximity meaning

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to be near (close to) someone or something event time

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proximity classification

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noun

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other forms of proximity

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proximal, adjective

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synonyms of proximity

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vicinity
closeness
nearness

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gumption meaning

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having the coruage /guts/ to speak out

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gumption classification

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noun

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additional forms of gumption

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gumptionless, adjective
gumptious, adjective

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synonyms of gumption

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courage
initiative
cleverness

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