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execration
execration /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/
noun
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The object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated
(
execration
)
the object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated
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An appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
(
execration
, condemnation
, curse
)
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
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Hate coupled with disgust
(
abhorrence
, abomination
, detestation
, execration
, loathing
, odium
)
hate coupled with disgust
unselfishness
unselfishness /ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃnɪs/
noun
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(
)
The quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time, money or effort etc. for others
(
unselfishness
)
the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time, money or effort etc. for others
Rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins
rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins
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Acting generously
(
generosity
, unselfishness
)
acting generously
monkey puzzle
monkey puzzle /ˈmʌŋki ˈpʌzl/
noun
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Large Chilean evergreen conifer having intertwined branches and bearing edible nuts
(
Araucaria araucana
, chile pine
, monkey puzzle
)
large Chilean evergreen conifer having intertwined branches and bearing edible nuts
repair shed
repair shed /rɪˈpeɪr ʃɛd/
noun
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A large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
(
airdock
, hangar
, repair shed
)
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
