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Refreshment

The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed; restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness; relief after suffering; new life or animation after depression.

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Bite 76% connected

To seize with the teeth, so that they enter or nip the thing seized; to lacerate, crush, or wound with the teeth; as, to bite an apple; to bite a cru…

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Collation 76% connected

The act of collating or comparing; a comparison of one copy er thing (as of a book, or manuscript) with another of a like kind; comparison, in genera…

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Rejuvenation 76% connected

Rejuvenescence.

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Snack 76% connected

A share; a part or portion; -- obsolete, except in the colloquial phrase, to go snacks, i. e., to share.

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Revive 74% connected

To return to life; to recover life or strength; to live anew; to become reanimated or reinvigorated.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Revive 74% connected

To return to life; to recover life or strength; to live anew; to become reanimated or reinvigorated.

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Recreation 92% connected

The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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