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Merciful Grub

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adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

32%4Grub for a grub
noun

• the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

• a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)

• hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)

verb

• look through a book or other written material

• turn over pages

• produce leaves, of plants

26%10 Leaf-munching grub
noun

• green caterpillar of a geometrid moth; pest of various fruit and shade trees

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