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99%4Exact Match!
noun

• someone who doesn't understand what is going on

• a fabric interwoven with threads of metal

adjective satellite

• pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

• disabled in the feet or legs

verb

• deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg

43%6 To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.)
verb

• To extenuate, explain away, gloss over.

• To use flattering language.

• To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation.

• To give a shine to (something or someone).

28%6Excuseexcuse me!
noun

• the act of excusing a mistake or offense

• a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

• the formal act of liberating someone

verb

• accept an excuse for

• grant a pardon to

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New York Times16 Feb 1988 Down 12
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