Definition of rive

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Rive (v. t.) To rend asunder by force; to split; to cleave; as, to rive timber for rails or shingles..

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Cupric :: Cupric (a.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper; -- said of those compounds of copper in which this element is present in its lowest proportion..
Compact :: Compact (v. t.) To thrust, drive, or press closely together; to join firmly; to consolidate; to make close; -- as the parts which compose a body..
Lose :: Lose (v. t.) To part with unintentionally or unwillingly, as by accident, misfortune, negligence, penalty, forfeit, etc.; to be deprived of; as, to lose money from one's purse or pocket, or in business or gaming; to lose an arm or a leg by amputation; to lose men in battle..
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Divest :: Divest (v. t.) Fig.: To strip; to deprive; to dispossess; as, to divest one of his rights or privileges; to divest one's self of prejudices, passions, etc..
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Throdden :: Throdden (v. i.) To grow; to thrive.
Thrived :: Thrived (p. p.) of Thriv.
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Depolarize :: Depolarize (v. t.) To deprive of polarity; to reduce to an unpolarized condition.
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