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| requisition |
a formal authorization for goods or services. [1/5 definitions] |
| superhero |
a fictional character found in cartoons, comic strips, or movies that possesses special powers beyond those of human beings and uses these powers for good. |
| trading post |
a store or station, usu. in a remote, sparsely populated area, in which local products can be traded for goods brought from distant markets. |
| trusty |
a convict who is granted special privileges for good behavior. [1/3 definitions] |
| van2 |
a vehicle similar to a car but with a higher ceiling and with greater capacity behind the front seats for goods, equipment, or people. A van usually has a sliding door on one side and may or may not have windows in the rear. |
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