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  • 41crack — /kræk / (say krak) verb (i) 1. to make a sudden, sharp sound in, or as in, breaking; snap, as a whip. 2. to break with a sudden, sharp sound. 3. to break without complete separation of parts; become fissured. 4. (of the voice) to break abruptly… …

  • 42royal fish — noun 1. English law : marine animals (as whale, sturgeon or porpoises) of superior excellence that belong to the crown when cast ashore or caught in territorial waters 2. Scots law a. : whales of such large size as to entitle the sovereign to… …

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  • 43ex|tra — «EHKS truh», adjective, noun, adverb. –adj. beyond what is usual, expected, or needed; additional: »extra fare, extra pay, extra favors. SYNONYM(S): supplemental, supplementary. –n. 1. something extra; anything beyond what is usual, expected, or… …

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  • 44su|per|ex|cel|lence — «SOO puhr EHK suh luhns», noun. superior excellence …

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  • 45Awards and decorations of the United States government — are civilian awards of the U.S. federal government which are typically issued for sustained meritorious service, in a civilian capacity, while serving in the U.S. federal government. Certain U.S. government awards may also be issued to military… …

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  • 46education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… …

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  • 47Awards and decorations of the United States military — U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace wearing medals, ribbons, and other insignia. Awards and decorations of the United States Military are military decorations which recognize service and personal accomplishments while a member of the United States… …

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  • 48Presidential Unit Citation (United States) — Presidential Unit Citation Army and Air Force P.U.C …

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  • 49Awards and decorations of the National Guard — are presented to members of the United States National Guard and sometimes to members of the State Defense Forces in addition to regular United States military decorations. Each of the state governments of the United States maintains a series of… …

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  • 50India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …

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