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  • 11mock — /mɒk / (say mok) verb (t) 1. to assail or treat with ridicule or derision. 2. to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech; mimic derisively. 3. to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit. 4. to defy; set at naught. 5. to deceive, delude, or disappoint.… …

  • 12sport — [n1] recreational activity; entertainment action, amusement, athletics, ball, disport, diversion, exercise, frolic, fun, fun and games*, gaiety, game, games, pastime, physical activity, picnic, play, pleasure, recreation; concept 363 Ant.… …

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  • 13mock — I. verb Etymology: Middle English, from moker Date: 15th century transitive verb 1. to treat with contempt or ridicule ; deride 2. to disappoint the hopes of 3. defy, challenge 4. a …

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  • 14scorn — /skɔn / (say skawn) noun 1. open or unqualified contempt; disdain. 2. mockery or derision. 3. an object of derision or contempt. 4. Obsolete a derisive or contemptuous action or speech. –verb (t) 5. to treat or regard with scorn. 6. to reject or… …

  • 15Teleological argument — A teleological or design argument[1][2][3] is an argument for the existence of God. The argument is based on an interpretation of teleology wherein purpose and intelligent design appear to exist in Nature beyond the scope of any such human… …

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  • 16mark — I. /mak / (say mahk) noun 1. a visible trace or impression upon anything, as a line, cut, dent, stain, bruise, etc. 2. a badge, brand, or other visible sign assumed or imposed. 3. a symbol used in writing or printing: a punctuation mark. 4. a… …

  • 17mark — mark1 /mahrk/, n. 1. a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm. 2. a badge, brand, or other visible sign assumed or imposed: a mark of his noble rank. 3. a symbol used in writing… …

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  • 18sport — sportful, adj. sportfully, adv. sportfulness, n. sportless, adj. /spawrt, spohrt/, n. 1. an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing,… …

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  • 19Kaput and Zösky — is a French comic book series from the cartoonist Lewis Trondheim. It was made into an cartoon, Kaput and Zösky: The Ultimate Obliterators . While this show aired in 2003, artwork indicates creation of the characters themselves began a year… …

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  • 20mark — I [[t]mɑrk[/t]] n. 1) a visible impression on a surface, as a line, spot, scratch, dent, or stain 2) a symbol used in writing or printing: a punctuation mark[/ex] 3) a token or indication; sign: to bow as a mark of respect[/ex] 4) a noticeable or …

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