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acquire collapse: win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"; locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar

lesson collapse: a task assigned for individual study; "he did the lesson for today"; a unit of instruction; "he took driving lessons"

autograph collapse: a person's own signature; something written by one's own hand; mark with one's signature; "The author autographed his book"

Pentecost collapse: seventh Sunday after Easter; commemorates the emanation of the Holy Spirit to the apostles; a quarter day in Scotland

initiation collapse: the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"; "he regards the fork as a modern introduction"; a formal entry into an organization or position or office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to report for induction into the army"; "he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame"

sop collapse: a concession given to mollify or placate; "the offer was a sop to my feelings"; piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid; dip into liquid; "sop bread into the sauce"; be or become thoroughly soaked or saturated with a liquid; give a conciliatory gift or bribe to

Mardi Gras collapse: a carnival held in some countries on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent) but especially in New Orleans; the last day before Lent

criterion collapse: the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community"

greed collapse: excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

worst collapse: the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of; "it was the worst he had ever done on a test"; the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable; "the invaders did their worst"; "so pure of heart that his worst is another man's best"; the least favorable outcome; "the worst that could happen"; (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition; "the worst player on the team"; "the worst weather of the year"; to the highest degree of inferiority or badness; "She suffered worst of all"; "schools were the worst hit by government spending cuts"; "the worst dressed person present"; defeat thoroughly; "He mopped up the floor with his opponents"

double time collapse: a doubled wage (for working overtime); a fast marching pace (180 steps/min) or slow jog; at a faster speed; "now let's play the piece again double-quick"

contemplation collapse: a long and thoughtful observation; a calm lengthy intent consideration

calculate collapse: make a mathematical calculation or computation; judge to be probable; specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

election collapse: the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice; "her election of medicine as a profession"; a vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight"; the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists); the status or fact of being elected; "they celebrated his election"

inducement collapse: act of bringing about a desired result; "inducement of sleep"

wheat collapse: grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour; annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

letters collapse: the literary culture; "this book shows American letters at its best"; scholarly attainment; "he is a man of letters"

parchment collapse: skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on; a superior paper resembling sheepskin

prod collapse: a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion; urge on; cause to act; "They other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"

application collapse: a diligent effort; "it is a job requiring serious application"; the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";; the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose; "he advocated the application of statistics to the problem"; "a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis"; a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "December 31 is the deadline for applications"; a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task; "he has tried several different word processing applications"

possess collapse: have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill; "he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East"; enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas; "What possessed you to buy this house?"; "A terrible rage possessed her"

bounty collapse: a ship of the British navy; in 1789 part of the crew mutinied against their commander William Bligh and set him afloat in an open boat; generosity evidenced by a willingness to give freely; payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

fee collapse: an interest in land capable of being inherited; a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

manipulate collapse: treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed; hold something in one's hands and move it; control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line"; influence or control shrewdly or deviously; "He manipulated public opinion in his favor"

indication collapse: something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary; "there were indications that it was time to leave"; something that serves to indicate or suggest; "an indication of foul play"; "indications of strain"; "symptoms are the prime indicants of disease"; (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure; "the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics"; the act of indicating or pointing out by name

harangue collapse: a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion; deliver a harangue to; address forcefully

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