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| accepted |
generally considered correct or normal. [1/2 definitions] |
| advertising |
a particularly way of putting out notices to the public in order to sell something, or such advertisements generally. [1/2 definitions] |
| Central Africa |
a large region of Africa in the central part of that continent. Central Africa is generally considered to include the countries of Chad, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of the Congo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Other nearby nations, such as Angola, Sao Tome and Principe, Rwanda, and Burundi, are often included as part of Central Africa as well. |
| fauna |
animals generally, or all the animals that live in a particular place. The word "fauna" contrasts with the word "flora," which refers to plants only. |
| flora |
plants generally, or all the plants that grow in a particular place. The word "flora" contrasts with the word "fauna," which refers to animals only. |
| iconic |
being a clear symbol or representative of something and generally regarded with high esteem. [1/2 definitions] |
| Nile River |
an African river, generally considered to be the longest in the world, flowing from Uganda northward to the Mediterranean Sea. |
| offense |
the players or sports team that drives forward, generally with the ball. [1/3 definitions] |
| on the average |
usually; generally. |
| overhead |
at any height directly or generally above the head. [1/3 definitions] |
| pepper grinder |
a device used generally in the home or in a restaurant for grinding pepper. |
| supposed |
required or expected because of a promise, agreement, or generally accepted rule. [1/3 definitions] |
| usually |
ordinarily or most often; generally; typically. |
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