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  • 11speculative — spec•u•la•tive [[t]ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tɪv, lə tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning 2) theoretical, rather than practical 3) given to speculation, as a person or the mind 4) …

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  • 12Prowl (Transformers) — Prowl is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes. After Optimus Prime and Megatron, and along with Mirage, Starscream, and Ironhide, Prowl is one of the most re used American names in the assorted Transformers… …

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  • 13give — v. & n. v. (past gave; past part. given) 1 tr. (also absol.; often foll. by to) transfer the possession of freely; hand over as a present (gave them her old curtains; gives to cancer research). 2 tr. a transfer the ownership of with or without… …

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  • 14Warder Cresson — or as he was known with his Jewish name Michoel Boaz Yisroel ben Avraham (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 13, 1798 Jerusalem Nov. 6, 1860) was a religious enthusiast, and convert to Judaism. He was directly descended from Pierre Cresson, one of… …

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  • 15unpractical — a. 1. Theoretical. 2. Speculative, contemplative, Platonic, philosophical, given to speculation …

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  • 16Nazism and occultism — Speculation about Nazism and occultism has become part of popular culture since 1959. Aside from several popular documentaries, there are numerous books on the topic, most notably The Morning of the Magicians (1960) and The Spear of Destiny… …

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  • 17Judaism — /jooh dee iz euhm, day , deuh /, n. 1. the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the… …

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  • 18KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …

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  • 19Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …

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  • 20United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …

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