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rubber stamp |
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routine authorization of an action without questions |
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rubber stamp |
Noun
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a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand |
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respect |
Noun
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behavior intended to please your parents |
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respect |
Noun
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a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard |
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respect |
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courteous regard for people's feelings |
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respect |
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(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point |
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respect |
Noun
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an attitude of admiration or esteem |
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respect |
Noun
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a feeling of friendship and esteem |
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respect |
Noun
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the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) |
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respect |
Verb
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regard highly |
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respect |
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show respect towards |
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readying |
Noun
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the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose |
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redeployment |
Noun
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the withdrawal and redistribution of forces in an attempt to use them more effectively |
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redisposition |
Noun
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the withdrawal and redistribution of forces in an attempt to use them more effectively |
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rebelliousness |
Noun
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an insubordinate act |
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rebelliousness |
Noun
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intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude |
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racism |
Noun
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discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race |
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racism |
Noun
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the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races |
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racialism |
Noun
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discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race |
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racial discrimination |
Noun
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discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race |
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racial profiling |
Noun
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a form of racism consisting of the (alleged) policy of policemen who stop and search vehicles driven by persons belonging to particular racial groups |
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remise |
Noun
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(fencing) a second thrust made on the same lunge (as when your opponent fails to riposte) |
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remise |
Noun
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a small building for housing coaches and carriages and other vehicles |
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remise |
Noun
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an expensive or high-class hackney |
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rollover |
Noun
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the act of changing the institution that invests your pension plan without incurring a tax penalty |
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riposte |
Noun
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(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge |
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riposte |
Noun
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a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) |
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riposte |
Verb
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answer back |
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riposte |
Verb
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make a return thrust |
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refit |
Noun
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outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts) |
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refit |
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fit out again |
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rearmament |
Noun
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the act of arming again |
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re-sentencing |
Noun
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(law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law |
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remilitarization |
Noun
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the act of militarizing again |
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remilitarisation |
Noun
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the act of militarizing again |
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ruffle |
Noun
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a noisy fight |
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ruffle |
Noun
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a high tight collar |
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ruffle |
Noun
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a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim |
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ruffle |
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pleat or gather into a ruffle |
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ruffle |
Verb
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disturb the smoothness of |
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ruffle |
Verb
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erect or fluff up |
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ruffle |
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mix so as to make a random order or arrangement |
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ruffle |
Verb
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twitch or flutter |
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ruffle |
Verb
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trouble or vex |
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ruffle |
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discompose |
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ruffle |
Verb
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to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others |
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ruffle |
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stir up (water) so as to form ripples |
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rivalry |
Noun
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the act of competing as for profit or a prize |
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rumble |
Noun
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a fight between rival gangs of adolescents |
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rumble |
Noun
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a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage |