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Abstraction :: Abstraction (a.) The act of abstracting, separating, or withdrawing, or the state of being withdrawn; withdrawal..

Desire :: Desire (v. t.) The natural longing that is excited by the enjoyment or the thought of any good, and impels to action or effort its continuance or possession; an eager wish to obtain or enjoy..

Corrasion :: Corrasion (n.) The erosion of the bed of a stream by running water, principally by attrition of the detritus carried along by the stream, but also by the solvent action of the water..

Refraction :: Refraction (n.) The change in the direction of ray of light, heat, or the like, when it enters obliquely a medium of a different density from that through which it has previously moved..

Catcall :: Catcall (n.) A sound like the cry of a cat, such as is made in playhouses to express dissatisfaction with a play; also, a small shrill instrument for making such a noise..

An't :: An't () A contraction for are and am not; also used for is not; -- now usually written ain't.

Syngenesia :: Synergy (n.) An effect of the interaction of the actions of two agents such that the result of the combined action is greater than expected as a simple additive combination of the two agents acting separately. Also synergism.

Pontlevis :: Pontlevis (n.) The action of a horse in rearing repeatedly and dangerously.

Rash :: Rash (superl.) Requiring sudden action; pressing; urgent.

Shrink :: Shrink (n.) The act shrinking; shrinkage; contraction; also, recoil; withdrawal..

Dip :: Dip (v. i.) To perform the action of plunging some receptacle, as a dipper, ladle. etc.; into a liquid or a soft substance and removing a part..

Mannerism :: Mannerism (n.) Adherence to a peculiar style or manner; a characteristic mode of action, bearing, or treatment, carried to excess, especially in literature or art..

Refraction :: Refraction (n.) The correction which is to be deducted from the apparent altitude of a heavenly body on account of atmospheric refraction, in order to obtain the true altitude..

Influence :: Influence (v. t.) To control or move by power, physical or moral; to affect by gentle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to move; to persuade; to induce..

Traction :: Traction (n.) The adhesive friction of a wheel on a rail, a rope on a pulley, or the like..

Incendiary :: Incendiary (n.) A person who excites or inflames factions, and promotes quarrels or sedition; an agitator; an exciter..

Prohibition :: Prohibition (n.) The act of prohibiting; a declaration or injunction forbidding some action; interdict.

Ecstasy :: Ecstasy (n.) Violent distraction of mind; violent emotion; excessive grief of anxiety; insanity; madness.

Look :: Look (v. i.) To direct the attention (to something); to consider; to examine; as, to look at an action..

Snatch :: Snatch (n.) A short period of vigorous action; as, a snatch at weeding after a shower..

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