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v. revoke formally, repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

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a. sparing in consumption of especially food and drink, marked by temperance in indulgence

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a. belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War

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a. auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

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v. represent falsely, be in contradiction with

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n. a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

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a. showing modest reserve, lacking self-confidence

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a. generally incompetent and ineffectual, not fit to assume responsibility

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v. challenge the honesty or veracity of, bring an accusation against; level a charge against

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a. full of trivial conversation, tending to talk a great deal; talkative