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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 26% | 15 | Finding a logical or sensible reason for something that was initially done without reason | |
3 | 26% | 13 | Characteristic that evolves for one reason but later provides an advantage for another reason | |
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We think the answer is "VIOLENCE" which means:
- noun
- • An act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
- • The property of being wild or turbulent
- • A turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc. verb
- • To subject to violence.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to become violent themselves."
- • "The violence in the movie was so graphic that it received an r rating."
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New York Times15 Aug 2001 | Down 10 | |
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