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  • 71Revive — Re*vive , v. t. [Cf. F. reviver. See {Revive}, v. i.] 1. To restore, or bring again to life; to reanimate. [1913 Webster] Those bodies, by reason of whose mortality we died, shall be revived. Bp. Pearson. [1913 Webster] 2. To raise from coma,… …

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  • 72Rouse — Rouse, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Roused} (rouzd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Rousing}.] [Probably of Scan. origin; cf. Sw. rusa to rush, Dan. ruse, AS. hre[ o]san to fall, rush. Cf. {Rush}, v.] 1. To cause to start from a covert or lurking place; as, to rouse a …

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  • 73Roused — Rouse Rouse, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Roused} (rouzd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Rousing}.] [Probably of Scan. origin; cf. Sw. rusa to rush, Dan. ruse, AS. hre[ o]san to fall, rush. Cf. {Rush}, v.] 1. To cause to start from a covert or lurking place; as, to… …

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  • 74Rousing — Rouse Rouse, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Roused} (rouzd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Rousing}.] [Probably of Scan. origin; cf. Sw. rusa to rush, Dan. ruse, AS. hre[ o]san to fall, rush. Cf. {Rush}, v.] 1. To cause to start from a covert or lurking place; as, to… …

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  • 75Scurvy — Scur vy, n. [Probably from the same source as scorbute, but influenced by scurf, scurfy, scurvy, adj.; cf. D. scheurbuik scurvy, G. scharbock, LL. scorbutus. Cf. {Scorbute}.] (Med.) A disease characterized by livid spots, especially about the… …

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  • 76Scurvy grass — Scurvy Scur vy, n. [Probably from the same source as scorbute, but influenced by scurf, scurfy, scurvy, adj.; cf. D. scheurbuik scurvy, G. scharbock, LL. scorbutus. Cf. {Scorbute}.] (Med.) A disease characterized by livid spots, especially about… …

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  • 77Weakness — Weak ness, n. 1. The quality or state of being weak; want of strength or firmness; lack of vigor; want of resolution or of moral strength; feebleness. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is a mark of lack of strength or resolution; a fault; a defect.… …

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  • 78lassitude — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin lassitudo, from lassus weary; probably akin to Old English læt late more at late Date: 15th century 1. a condition of weariness or debility ; fatigue 2. a condition of listlessness ; languor Synonyms:… …

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  • 79sensuous — adjective Etymology: Latin sensus sense + English ous Date: 1640 1. a. of or relating to the senses or sensible objects b. producing or characterized by gratification of the senses ; having strong sensory appeal < sensuous pleasure > 2.&#8230; …

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  • 80Augustine of Hippo — This article is about the theologian and philosopher, Augustine of Hippo. For his theodicy regarding the problem of evil, see Augustinian theodicy. Augustine , Saint Augustine , and Augustinus redirect here. For other uses, see Augustine&#8230; …

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