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diffuse

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spread out over a large area; not concentrated

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differentiate

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make or become unique in a process of development or growth

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devoid

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entirely lacking or free from

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diminish

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make or become less

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compose

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write or create

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context

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the circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea that help to clarify its meaning

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connotation

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an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning

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denotation

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the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests

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ambiguity

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the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness

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nuance

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a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound