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  • 91routine — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 normal order/way of doing things ADJECTIVE ▪ set ▪ strict ▪ dull, humdrum (esp. BrE), monotonous ▪ familiar …

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  • 92theory — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ complete, unified ▪ a grand unified theory of the physical forces governing matter ▪ general ▪ coherent ▪ current …

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  • 93skill — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable, consummate (esp. BrE), extraordinary, great, remarkable ▪ He is a negotiator of considerable skill. ▪ With consummate skill, she steered the conversation away from any embarra …

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  • 94command — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Order of authority Nouns 1. command, commandment, order, ordinance, fiat, bidding, dictum, behest, call, beck, nod; direction, injunction, charge; instructions. Informal, say so. See authority, rule. 2.… …

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  • 95hire — 1 n 1: payment for the temporary use of something or for labor or services 2 a: the act or an instance of hiring from the date of hire until now b: the state of being hired: employment while he was in the hire of the …

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  • 96apprentice — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English aprentis, from Anglo French apprentiz, from aprendre to learn, from Latin apprendere, apprehendere Date: 14th century 1. a. one bound by indenture to serve another for a prescribed period …

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  • 97bind — I. verb (bound; binding) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English bindan; akin to Old High German bintan to bind, Greek peisma cable, Sanskrit badhnāti he ties Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. a. to make secure by tying b. to… …

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  • 98wade — I. verb (waded; wading) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wadan; akin to Old High German watan to go, wade, Latin vadere to go Date: 13th century intransitive verb 1. to step in or through a medium (as water) offering more resistance… …

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  • 99piece — noun 1 separate amount; parts of sth ADJECTIVE ▪ big, huge, large, long ▪ little, short, small, tiny ▪ …

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  • 100buckle — /ˈbʌkəl/ (say bukuhl) noun 1. a clasp consisting of a rectangular or curved rim with one or more movable tongues, used for fastening together two loose ends, as of a belt or strap. 2. any similar contrivance used for such a purpose. 3. an… …