veneer
nounA thin outer layer; figuratively, a superficial appearance concealing what lies beneath.
Thin outer layer
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A thin outer layer; figuratively, a superficial appearance concealing what lies beneath.
Thin outer layer
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To check and establish that something is accurate or true.
Causing dizziness, especially because of great height.
A sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving.
The ability of a plan, system, or activity to work successfully or continue under the relevant conditions.
Ability to work successfully
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Able to work successfully or remain in existence under the conditions.
Experienced through another person's actions or experiences.
To compete eagerly with others for something.
To clear from blame or demonstrate that a position was justified.
Clear from blame
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Eager to take revenge for a perceived wrong.
Extremely harmful or intensely hostile.
Extremely harmful
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Showing imaginative insight about future possibilities, sometimes without enough practical detail.
Imaginative about the future
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Lively and full of spirited energy.
Openly and readily expressing opinions or feelings.
A period of popularity or prevailing fashion.
Prone to rapid or unpredictable change, especially in mood.
Characterized by sensuous pleasure or a full, curving form.
Rich in sensual pleasure
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Extremely eager to consume food, information, or experiences.
A rapidly rotating flow; figuratively, a powerful situation that draws things into it.
Rotating flow
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Open to harm, damage, criticism, or another adverse influence.
To voluntarily give up a right or claim, or decide not to enforce a requirement.
To diminish gradually in strength, size, or intensity.
To hesitate between choices or lose steadiness in a position or commitment.
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