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to try to be equal to or better than: to imitate
3.
to increase the value or beauty of something
4.
a puzzling or seemingly inexplicable situation, person, etc.
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to be delighted beyond measure
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to pronounce words clearly and distinctly
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scholarly; having or showing a wide knowledge gained from reading
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of or having to do with races or classes of people and their language, culture, history, etc.
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to call forth; to draw forth
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to use words or arguments to incite one to good deeds
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a departure, especially in a large group
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one who chose to leave his or her native country
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the best means to do something under a given set of circumstances, especially if it will bring about personal gain