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matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
"The river carried sediment downstream during the flood."
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
"The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches."
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
"He fell victim to the seduction of easy money."
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
"The orange was divided into eight segments."
the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something; a range of items to choose from
"The store offers a wide selection of books."
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
"The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect."
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
"The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill."
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
"The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage."
giving up something valued for the sake of something else; offering to a deity
"She made many sacrifices to support her family."
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
"Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news."
secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger
"He kept his important documents in the office safe."
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
"New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches."
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
"The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else."
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
"Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church."
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
"She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future."
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
"She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher."
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
"The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth."
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
"The letter began with a formal salutation."
deliverance from sin and its consequences; preservation from harm
"Many people seek salvation through prayer and good deeds."
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
"The doctor took a blood sample for testing."
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
"The government imposed economic sanctions on the country."
the state of being holy, sacred, or spiritually pure
"The sanctity of the temple must be preserved."
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
"According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin."
fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs
"She felt great satisfaction after completing the project."
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