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  • 91ingrain — in•grain v. [[t]ɪnˈgreɪn[/t]] adj., n. [[t]ˈɪnˌgreɪn[/t]] v. t. 1) to implant or fix deeply and firmly, as in the nature or mind 2) ingrained; firmly fixed 3) tex (of fiber or yarn) dyed in a raw state, before being woven or knitted 4) tex made… …

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  • 92anchor — /ˈæŋkə / (say angkuh) noun 1. a device for holding boats, vessels, floating bridges, etc., in place. 2. any similar device for holding fast or checking motion. 3. a key person; mainstay. 4. (in a tug of war team) the person, usually the one who… …

  • 93fast — I. /fast / (say fahst) adjective 1. moving or able to move quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse. 2. done in comparatively little time: a fast race; fast work. 3. indicating a time in advance of the correct time, as a clock. 4. extremely… …

  • 94fast — Ⅰ. fast [1] ► ADJECTIVE 1) moving or capable of moving at high speed. 2) taking place or acting rapidly. 3) (of a clock or watch) ahead of the correct time. 4) firmly fixed or attached. 5) (of a dye) not fading in light or when washed. 6) …

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  • 95stead´fast|ness — stead|fast «STEHD fast, fahst, fuhst», adjective. 1. loyal; unwavering; not changing; firm of purpose: »Benjamin Franklin was a steadfast servant of his country. SYNONYM(S): unswerving. 2. firmly fixed; not moving: »a steadfast gaze. By its own… …

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  • 96stead´fast|ly — stead|fast «STEHD fast, fahst, fuhst», adjective. 1. loyal; unwavering; not changing; firm of purpose: »Benjamin Franklin was a steadfast servant of his country. SYNONYM(S): unswerving. 2. firmly fixed; not moving: »a steadfast gaze. By its own… …

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  • 97stead|fast — «STEHD fast, fahst, fuhst», adjective. 1. loyal; unwavering; not changing; firm of purpose: »Benjamin Franklin was a steadfast servant of his country. SYNONYM(S): unswerving. 2. firmly fixed; not moving: »a steadfast gaze. By its own weight made… …

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  • 98Steadfast — Stead fast ( f[.a]st), a. [Stead + fast, that is, fast in place.] [Written also stedfast.] 1. Firmly fixed or established; fast fixed; firm. This steadfast globe of earth. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. Not fickle or wavering; constant; firm;… …

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  • 99slippery — adjective (slipperier; est) Etymology: alteration of Middle English slipper Date: circa 1500 1. a. causing or tending to cause something to slide or fall < slippery roads > b. tending to slip from the grasp < a slippery fish > 2 …

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  • 100steadfast — adjective Etymology: Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst, from stede + fæst fixed, fast Date: before 12th century 1. a. firmly fixed in place ; immovable b. not subject to change < the steadfast doctrine of original sin Ellen&#8230; …

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