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21propagation — propagational, adj. /prop euh gay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of propagating. 2. the fact of being propagated. 3. multiplication by natural reproduction. 4. transmission or dissemination. [1400 50; late ME propagacyon < L propagation (s. of… …
22strength — noun 1) enormous physical strength Syn: power, brawn, muscle, muscularity, burliness, sturdiness, robustness, toughness, hardiness; vigor, force, might; informal beef; literary thew Ant: weakness …
23physical characteristics — Those military characteristics of equipment that are primarily physical in nature, such as weight, shape, volume, water proofing, and sturdiness …
24obstinate — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French obstinat, Latin obstinatus, past participle of obstinare to be resolved, from ob in the way + stinare (akin to stare to stand) Date: 14th century 1. perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose …
25overdesign — transitive verb Date: 1951 to design in a manner that is excessively complex or that exceeds usual standards (as of sturdiness or safety) …
26sturdy — adjective (sturdier; est) Etymology: Middle English, brave, stubborn, from Anglo French esturdi stunned, from past participle of esturdir to stun, from Vulgar Latin *exturdire, from Latin ex + Vulgar Latin *turdus simpleton, from Latin turdus… …
27rustic — I. adjective also rustical Etymology: Middle English rustik, from Latin rusticus, from rus open land more at room Date: 15th century 1. of, relating to, or suitable for the country ; rural < rustic rolling farmland > 2 …
28sanguine — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English sanguin, from Anglo French, from Latin sanguineus, from sanguin , sanguis Date: 14th century 1. bloodred 2. a. consisting of or relating to blood b. bloodthirsty, sanguinary c. o …
29Asphalt — Note: The terms bitumen and asphalt are mostly interchangeable, except where asphalt is used as an abbreviation for asphalt concrete For other uses, see Asphalt (disambiguation). Natural bitumen from the Dead sea …
30Codex — This article is about ancient and medieval books. For other uses, see Codex (disambiguation). Christian Bible as codex A codex (Latin caudex for trunk of a tree or block of wood, book; plural codices) is a book in the format used for modern books …
