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Something Gotten On Principal

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noun

• a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

• a reason for wanting something done

• the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)

• a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed

• (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

• (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims

• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

verb

• excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of

• be on the mind of

• be of importance or consequence

26%6Something gotten at an amusement park, maybe
noun

• the state that precedes vomiting

• disgust so strong it makes you feel sick

26%5Something gotten by a scapegoat
noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

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