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| argosy |
a large merchant vessel, esp. one carrying valuable merchandise. [1/3 definitions] |
| blue-chip |
very valuable or of highest quality. [1/2 definitions] |
| bonanza |
a rich vein of valuable ore in a mine. [1/2 definitions] |
| casket |
a small box or chest, esp. for valuable possessions or documents. [1/3 definitions] |
| contact |
a person considered useful or valuable as a means of gaining favor, getting specialized information, or of exerting influence; connection. [1/8 definitions] |
| desirable |
of a thing or person, having characteristics that are attractive, prized, or valuable and thus causing a wish to have possession or the opportunity for use. [1/3 definitions] |
| enrich |
to provide with an increased quantity of any valuable or desirable thing or quality. [1/4 definitions] |
| extortion |
the act or an instance of coercing someone by force, threats, or abuse of authority to give something valuable, such as money, information, excessive interest, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| find |
something found, esp. something rare, valuable, or pleasing. [1/8 definitions] |
| foist |
to pass off (a false or worthless article) as authentic, valuable, or worthy (usu. fol. by "off"). [1/2 definitions] |
| gang2 |
the valueless minerals, rocks, or the like found mixed with valuable ore; gangue. |
| gangue |
the valueless minerals, rocks, or the like found mixed with valuable ore; gang. |
| gem |
anything or anyone that is highly regarded or valuable. [1/4 definitions] |
| gold |
something comparable to gold in being regarded as beautiful, desirable, valuable, or the like. [1/11 definitions] |
| gold mine |
(informal) a source of something very desirable or valuable, such as information or money. [1/2 definitions] |
| jadeite |
the rarer, more valuable, and more varicolored variety of jade. |
| jewel |
any valuable or treasured object or person. [1/5 definitions] |
| make much of |
to treat as or consider important or valuable. |
| mink |
the valuable, soft, lustrous, usu. brown fur of this animal. [1/3 definitions] |
| museum |
an institution or building where collections of valuable historical or artistic objects are preserved and displayed. |
| MVP |
abbreviation of "most valuable player." |
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