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scum·bag Pronunciation Key (skmbg) n. Slang
A person regarded as despicable.
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shave Pronunciation Key (shv) v. shaved, shaved, or shav·en (shvn) shav·ing, shaves v. tr.
1.
1. To remove the beard or other body hair from, with a razor or shaver: The barber lathered his face and then shaved him.
2. To cut (the beard, for example) at the surface of the skin with a razor or shaver.
2. To crop, trim, or mow closely: shave a meadow.
3.
1. To remove thin slices from: shave a board.
2. To cut or scrape into thin slices; shred: shave chocolate.
4. To come close to or graze in passing. See Synonyms at brush1.
5. To limit the number of (points) scored by one's own team in an athletic contest by point-shaving.
6.
1. To purchase (a note) at a reduction greater than the legal or customary rate.
2. To cut (a price) by a slight margin.
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a·bet Pronunciation Key (-bt) tr.v. a·bet·ted, a·bet·ting, a·bets
1. To approve, encourage, and support (an action or a plan of action); urge and help on.
2. To urge, encourage, or help (a person): abetted the thief in robbing the bank.
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in·teg·ri·ty Pronunciation Key (n-tgr-t) n.
1. Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
2. The state of being unimpaired; soundness.
3. The quality or condition of being whole or undivided; completeness.
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