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| booth |
a temporary stall for showing and selling things or giving out information. [1/2 definitions] |
| crush |
a strong but temporary romantic attraction to a person, or the person who is the object of the attraction. [1/5 definitions] |
| detour |
a temporary route made to avoid a road repair or other problem, or some other way that is longer than the direct route. [1/3 definitions] |
| pallet1 |
a small or temporary bed, or mattress stuffed with straw. Pallets are sometimes used during emergencies. |
| passing |
lasting a short time; involving little or brief attention; temporary. [1/5 definitions] |
| tide over |
to support through some temporary difficulty, usually a lack of money. |
| unconscious |
having temporary loss of being conscious. [1/3 definitions] |
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