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Alumnus

A pupil; especially, a graduate of a college or other seminary of learning.

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Alum 76% connected

A double sulphate formed of aluminium and some other element (esp. an alkali metal) or of aluminium. It has twenty-four molecules of water of crystal…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Graduate 76% connected

To mark with degrees; to divide into regular steps, grades, or intervals, as the scale of a thermometer, a scheme of punishment or rewards, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Man 76% connected

A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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