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| bias |
an opinion or liking that does not let one be fair; prejudice. [1/3 definitions] |
| blue |
the color of a clear sky; the color between green and violet on the color spectrum. [1/3 definitions] |
| head |
the toilet on a boat or ship. [1/20 definitions] |
| indigo |
a deep blue violet color; the color between blue and violet on the color spectrum. [1/3 definitions] |
| slump |
to let one's body droop or sag; slouch. [1/6 definitions] |
| space out |
(informal) to let one's attention wander away completely, or to become disoriented. |
| train station |
a place where train tickets are sold and where passengers and goods are let on or off trains. |
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