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RETRENCH

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vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
deliriuman acute (see acute
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
tactfulhaving or showing tact
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
dozeto sleep lightly
licensepermission to act
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected