ravenous
adjectiveExtremely hungry; figuratively, intensely eager to obtain something.
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Clear all filtersExtremely hungry; figuratively, intensely eager to obtain something.
To give up possession, control, or a claim.
Encouraging rebellion against established government or authority.
To make something firmer, more secure, or more firmly established.
Based on possibilities or conjecture rather than established evidence.
Established, required, or governed by statute.
Established by statute
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Outstanding or exceptionally good; also relating to stars.
Exceptionally good
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Smooth, confident, and polished in social manner.
Seeking or tending to undermine an established system or authority.
Undermining an established order
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To undermine or overturn an established system, authority, or accepted principle.
Strongly committed to preserving established practices or resisting change.
Strongly resistant to change
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Departure from established beliefs, practices, or accepted conventions.
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