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= Achievement : =

1. a thing that is achieved. 2. the process or fact of achieving. []
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 * = Chariot : =

An ancient horse-drawn two-wheeled vehicle used in war, races, and processions.

 * 1) A light four-wheeled carriage used for occasions of ceremony or for pleasure.

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 * =** Colossus : **= || • **noun** ( pl. **colossi** /k[[image:http://www.askoxford.com/images/phonetics/schwa.gif align="absbottom"]]**loss**i/ or ** colossus es**) a person or thing of enormous size, in particular a statue that is much bigger than life size.

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They are currently living abroad. ||
 * =** Currently : **= || adverb ||
 * Definition: ||
 * **now:** at the present time
 * **now:** at the present time
 * **now:** at the present time

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 * =** Devote  **=

• **verb** (** devote to**) give (time or resources) to. — ORIGIN originally in the sense dedicate formally, consecrate: from Latin //devovere// ‘consecrate’.

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 * = ** Dimension **: =

noun **TRANSITIVE VERB:**
 * 1) A measure of spatial extent, especially width, height, or length.
 * 2) Extent or magnitude; scope. Often used in the plural: //a problem of alarming dimension s.//
 * 3) Aspect; element: //"He's a good newsman, and he has that extra dimension "// //(William S. Paley).//
 * 4) __//Mathematics//__
 * 5) The least number of independent coordinates required to specify uniquely the points in a space.
 * 6) The range of such a coordinate.
 * 7) __//Physics//__ A physical property, such as mass, length, time, or a combination thereof, regarded as a fundamental measure or as one of a set of fundamental measures of a physical quantity: //Velocity has the dimension s of length divided by time.//
 * di·men·sioned **, **di·men·sion·ing **, **di·men·sions **# To cut or shape to specified dimension s.
 * 1) To mark with specified dimension s.

Source: [] || =** Distinctively : **= Main Entry: **dis·tinc·tive**Pronunciation: \di-? sti?(k)-tiv\ Function: adjectiveDate: 15th century — **dis·tinc·tive·ly** adverb — **dis·tinc·tive·ness** noun []
 * 1 a** **:** serving to **__[|distinguish]__**  **b** **:** having or giving style or**[|distinction]** 
 * 2** **:** capable of making a segment of utterance different in meaning as well as in sound from an otherwise identical utterance
 * synonyms** see **__[|characteristic]__**
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• **adjective** **1** Greek. **2** relating to Iron Age and Classical Greek culture. • **noun** the Greek language. Source:[| http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/hellenic?view=uk] || ||  ||
 * = Hellenic : =

• **noun** **1** chiefly derogatory a large group of people. **2** an army or tribe of nomadic warriors.
 * = Horde : =

— ORIGIN Polish //horda//, from Turkish //ordu// ‘royal camp’. SOURCE: [] || ||  ||

Source: [|http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/increase] to increase is –verb (used with object) || 1. || to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes. || –verb (used without object) || 2. || to become greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality: Sales of automobiles increase d last year. ||
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 * 3. || to multiply by propagation. ||


 * 4. || to wax, as the moon. ||  ||

• noun a hard sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate.
 * = Limestone : =

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the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by [|mortar]; the term // masonry // can also refer to the units themselves. The common materials of masonry construction are [|brick], [|stone] such as [|marble], [|granite], [|travertine], [|limestone]; [|concrete] block, [|glass] block, and [|tile]. Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction. However, the materials used, the quality of the mortar and workmanship, and the pattern in which the units are assembled can strongly affect the durability of the overall masonry construction. Source:[| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masonry] ||
 * = Masonry : =

• **adjective**
 * = Parabolic : =
 * 1** of or like a parabola or part of one.
 * 2** of or expressed in parables.

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**VERB:** To take booty; rob. **NOUN:**
 * = Plunder : =
 * 1) To rob of goods by force, especially in time of war; pillage: // plunder a village.//
 * 2) To seize wrongfully or by force; steal: // plunder ed the supplies.//
 * intr.**
 * 1) The act or practice of plunder ing.
 * 2) Property stolen by fraud or force; booty.

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**ADJECTIVE:** [] ||
 * = Renewable : =
 * 1) That can be renewed: //a renewable membership; renewable subscriptions.//
 * 2) Relating to or being a commodity or resource, such as solar energy or firewood, that is inexhaustible or replaceable by new growth.

TRANSITIVE VERB: re·sem·bled, re·sem·bling, re·sem·bles To exhibit similarity or likeness to.
 * = Resemble : =

SOURCE: @http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/resemble || = Retail : =

**NOUN:** The sale of goods or commodities in small quantities directly to consumers. **ADJECTIVE:** Of, relating to, or engaged in the sale of goods or commodities at retail. **ADVERB:** **VERB:** **VERB:** **VERB:** To sell at retail. Source: []
 * 1) In retail quantities.
 * 2) At a retail price.
 * re·tailed **, **re·tail·ing **, **re·tails **
 * tr.**
 * 1) To sell in small quantities directly to consumers.
 * 2) (also r[[image:http://l.yimg.com/a/i/edu/ref/ahd/s/ibreve.gif align="ABSBOTTOM"]]-t[[image:http://l.yimg.com/a/i/edu/ref/ahd/s/amacr.gif align="ABSBOTTOM"]]l[[image:http://l.yimg.com/a/i/edu/ref/ahd/s/prime.gif align="ABSBOTTOM"]]) To tell or repeat (gossip or stories, for example) to others.
 * intr.**

past and past participle of [|STAND]. Stand: • **verb** ( past and past part. ** stood **) **1** be in or rise to an upright position, supported by one’s feet. **2** place or be situated in a particular position. **3** move in a standing position to a specified place: //stand aside.// **4** remain stationary or without disturbance. **5** be in a specified state or condition. **6** remain valid or unaltered. **7** adopt a particular attitude towards an issue. **8** be likely to do something: //investors stood to lose heavily.// **9** act in a specified capacity. tolerate, withstand, or like: //I can’t stand it.// Brit. be a candidate in an election. provide (food or drink) for (someone) at one’s expense. (of a ship) remain on a specified course. SOURCE OF INFORMATION [] ||
 * = Stood : =


 * = Support system : = ||
 * sup·port sys·tem (//plural// sup·port sys·tems) ||  ||
 * sup·port sys·tem (//plural// sup·port sys·tems) ||  ||


 * noun ||
 * Definition: ||
 * **network of supporters:** the group of family, friends, colleagues, or professionals available to help a person or organization when required ||
 * **network of supporters:** the group of family, friends, colleagues, or professionals available to help a person or organization when required ||
 * **network of supporters:** the group of family, friends, colleagues, or professionals available to help a person or organization when required ||



[] || = Translucent : = **ADJECTIVE:** SOURCE: []
 * 1) Transmitting light but causing sufficient diffusion to prevent perception of distinct images.
 * 2) Clear; lucid.