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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. tending to vanish like vapor, soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

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

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v. divide unfairly and to one's advantage, of voting districts

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n. the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

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n. unwillingness to get involved in or influence other people's activities

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

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a. excessively mournful, looking or sounding sad and dismal

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a. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery