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January 28, 2015
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What does heaving mean?

heave, heaving(noun)
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

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January 27, 2015
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What does modification mean?

alteration, modification, adjustment(noun)
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

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January 26, 2015
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What does crease mean?

fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend(noun)
an angular or rounded shape made by folding

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January 25, 2015
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What does brotherhood mean?

brotherhood(noun)
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

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January 24, 2015
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What does vitalise mean?

vitalize, vitalise(verb)
give life to

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January 23, 2015
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What does self-consciously mean?

self-consciously(adverb)
in an uncomfortably self-conscious manner

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January 22, 2015
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What does superstition mean?

superstition, superstitious notion(noun)
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

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