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| asbestos |
a mineral that separates into fibers and does not catch fire or conduct electricity. Asbestos is used to make fireproof materials and insulation. |
| behave |
to conduct (oneself) in a proper manner. [1/3 definitions] |
| drivethrough |
a business that offers the convenience of letting people drive up and conduct their business without having to leave their cars. [1/3 definitions] |
| hold1 |
to organize and carry on; have; conduct. [1/13 definitions] |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| metal |
any solid mineral element that exhibits certain characteristics such as the ability to conduct heat or electricity. Most metals may be shaped under heat or pressure. Iron, silver, copper, and gold are metals. |
| misconduct |
wrong behavior; bad conduct. |
| Ten Commandments |
the ten laws handed down by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, according to the Old Testament of the Bible. The Ten Commandments are laws of moral conduct in the Jewish and Christian religions. |
| trolley |
a pulley wheel held against or traveling on a track or overhead wire. Trolleys conduct electricity from the wire to a vehicle on a track. [1/4 definitions] |
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