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NUTRITION
The process of obtaining and using nourishment needed for health, growth and normal functioning.
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The scientific study of food, nutrients and their effects on living organisms.
The nourishment available from a particular food or overall diet.
OXYGEN
A chemical element, symbol O, that commonly occurs as a colorless gas in Earth's atmosphere.
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The breathable gas supplied medically to assist a person's respiration.
Something figuratively treated as essential support for continued activity or survival.
SLEEP
A recurring condition of reduced consciousness and physical activity that provides rest.
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A period spent in that resting condition, especially during the night.
To be in the natural resting state described by the noun.
A crusty discharge sometimes found near the eyes after resting.
WATER
The transparent, nearly colorless liquid compound H2O found in rain, rivers, lakes and seas.
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A body or area of this liquid, such as coastal waters.
To pour or spray water onto plants, soil or another surface.
A bodily fluid described by the term in certain conventional expressions.
ACTION
The process of doing something, or a particular deed performed to achieve a result.
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Movement, activity or a sequence of notable events.
A legal proceeding brought before a court.
The operating mechanism of a machine, instrument or firearm.
CURTAIN UP
The act or moment of raising a hanging curtain from its lowered position.
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A phrase describing the lifting of a curtain.
A figurative description of an opening or beginning.
PLACES
Particular locations, positions or areas considered individually or collectively.
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Positions intended for particular people or objects.
Seats or available spaces in a venue or institution.
Ranks achieved in a competition.
As a verb, puts someone or something in a chosen position.
SHOWTIME
A designated time for an anticipated event or activity to begin.
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A colloquial announcement that an anticipated event is about to begin.
A period when an important event or demanding activity is under way.
A name used by an entertainment brand and television service.
COMEBACK
A return to success, activity, popularity or a previous condition after a decline or absence.
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A quick, sharp or witty reply to a remark.
A return match, effort or response after falling behind.
Something that becomes fashionable or commonly used again.
KARATE
An unarmed martial art using controlled strikes, kicks, blocks and disciplined movement.
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The practice or sport based on techniques from that martial art.
An attributive term for activities, clothing or equipment associated with the discipline.
SUNDANCE
A ceremonial observance practiced in distinct forms by several Indigenous peoples of North America.
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A proper name used for places, organizations and cultural events.
A given name or nickname used by people or fictional characters.
WIMPY
Weak, timid or lacking courage, strength or determination in an informal and often critical sense.
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A proper name used by a restaurant chain.
The familiar name of J. Wellington Wimpy, a character associated with Popeye.
A descriptive term for something considered insubstantial or ineffective.
BLUE MOON
An additional full moon identified under established monthly or seasonal calendar definitions.
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A full moon that appears bluish because of unusual atmospheric conditions.
A name used for various products, works and organizations.
GENERATION
All people born and living at roughly the same time, considered as an age-based group.
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One level in a line of family descent, such as parents or children.
The average interval between the birth of parents and their children.
The production or creation of something, such as electricity or ideas.
A stage in the development of a product or technology.
LIFETIME
The entire period during which a person, organism or thing lives or continues to exist.
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A very long period considered in relation to one person's life.
The expected period for which a product or component remains usable.
Used attributively for something lasting throughout life or achieved across a career.
WHILE
A period of time, usually understood as limited or relatively short.
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During the time that another event or action occurs.
Although or whereas, when introducing a contrast between statements.
To spend time in a relaxed or pleasant manner, commonly in the phrase while away.
