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August 15, 2015
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What does acquire mean?

get, acquire(verb)
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

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August 14, 2015
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What does blaze mean?

blaze, blazing(noun)
a strong flame that burns brightly

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August 13, 2015
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What does pain in the neck mean?

pain, pain in the neck, nuisance(noun)
a bothersome annoying person

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August 12, 2015
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What does follow up on mean?

pursue, follow up on, act on(verb)
carry further or advance

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August 11, 2015
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What does noted mean?

celebrated, famed, far-famed, famous, illustrious, notable, noted, renowned(adj)
widely known and esteemed

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August 10, 2015
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What does cathartic mean?

purgative, cathartic, physic, aperient(adj)
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

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August 9, 2015
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What does circuitous mean?

circuitous, roundabout(adj)
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

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