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Granulated :: Granulated (a.) Having numerous small elevations, as shagreen..

Direction :: Direction (n.) The pointing of a piece with reference to an imaginary vertical axis; -- distinguished from elevation. The direction is given when the plane of sight passes through the object.

Superexcellence :: Superexaltation (n.) Elevation above the common degree.

Profile :: Profile (n.) A drawing exhibiting a vertical section of the ground along a surveyed line, or graded work, as of a railway, showing elevations, depressions, grades, etc..

Ascendant :: Ascendant (n.) Ascent; height; elevation.

Levation :: Levation (n.) The act of raising; elevation; upward motion, as that produced by the action of a levator muscle..

Relevation :: Relevation (n.) A raising or lifting up.

Pustule :: Pustule (n.) A vesicle or an elevation of the cuticle with an inflamed base, containing pus..

Ecstasy :: Ecstasy (n.) The state of being beside one's self or rapt out of one's self; a state in which the mind is elevated above the reach of ordinary impressions, as when under the influence of overpowering emotion; an extraordinary elevation of the spirit, as when the soul, unconscious of sensible objects, is supposed to contemplate heavenly mysteries..

Pimple :: Pimple (n.) Any small acuminated elevation of the cuticle, whether going on to suppuration or not..

Parapet :: Parapet (n.) A wall, rampart, or elevation of earth, for covering soldiers from an enemy's fire; a breastwork. See Illust. of Casemate..

Mortar :: Mortar (n.) A short piece of ordnance, used for throwing bombs, carcasses, shells, etc., at high angles of elevation, as 45¡, and even higher; -- so named from its resemblance in shape to the utensil above described..

Ricochet :: Ricochet (n.) A rebound or skipping, as of a ball along the ground when a gun is fired at a low angle of elevation, or of a fiat stone thrown along the surface of water..

Buskin :: Buskin (n.) A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tragic actors in ancient Greece and Rome. Used as a symbol of tragedy, or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy..

Ascent :: Ascent () The degree of elevation of an object, or the angle it makes with a horizontal line; inclination; rising grade; as, a road has an ascent of five degrees..

Dignity :: Dignity (n.) The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth; excellence.

Roseola :: Roseola (n.) A rose-colored efflorescence upon the skin, occurring in circumscribed patches of little or no elevation and often alternately fading and reviving; also, an acute specific disease which is characterized by an eruption of this character; -- called also rose rash..

Rise :: Rise (n.) Elevation or ascent of the voice; upward change of key; as, a rise of a tone or semitone..

Dismount :: Dismount (v. t.) To throw or bring down from an elevation, place of honor and authority, or the like..

Hyperpyrexia :: Hyperpyrexia (n.) A condition of excessive fever; an elevation of temperature in a disease, in excess of the limit usually observed in that disease..

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