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February 27, 2015
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What does shrewd mean?

astute, sharp, shrewd(adj)
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

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February 26, 2015
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What does twitch mean?

twitch, twitching, vellication(verb)
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition

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February 25, 2015
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What does entomophthora mean?

Entomophthora, genus Entomophthora(noun)
type genus of the Entomophthoraceae; fungi parasitic on insects

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February 24, 2015
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What does broadsheet mean?

circular, handbill, bill, broadside, broadsheet, flier, flyer, throwaway(noun)
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

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February 23, 2015
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What does unrestricted mean?

unrestricted(adj)
not subject to or subjected to restriction

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February 22, 2015
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What does laced mean?

laced, tied(adj)
closed with a lace

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February 21, 2015
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What does fret mean?

fret, stew, sweat, lather, swither(noun)
agitation resulting from active worry

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