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  • 1perfect — perfectedly, adv. perfecter, n. perfectness, n. adj., n. /perr fikt/; v. /peuhr fekt /, adj. 1. conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type: a perfect sphere; a perfect gentleman. 2. excellent or complete beyond… …

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  • 2perfect — per•fect adj., n. [[t]ˈpɜr fɪkt[/t]] v. [[t]pərˈfɛkt[/t]] adj. 1) conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type: a perfect gentleman[/ex] 2) excellent or complete beyond practical or theoretical improvement 3) exactly… …

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  • 3perfect — adjective /ˈpɜfəkt / (say perfuhkt) 1. in a state proper to a thing when completed; having all essential elements, characteristics, etc.; lacking in no respect; complete. 2. in a state of complete excellence; without blemish or defect; faultless …

  • 4Improve — Im*prove , v. i. 1. To grow better; to advance or make progress in what is desirable; to make or show improvement; as, to improve in health. [1913 Webster] We take care to improve in our frugality and diligence. Atterbury. [1913 Webster] 2. To… …

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  • 5To improve on — Improve Im*prove , v. i. 1. To grow better; to advance or make progress in what is desirable; to make or show improvement; as, to improve in health. [1913 Webster] We take care to improve in our frugality and diligence. Atterbury. [1913 Webster]… …

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  • 6To improve upon — Improve Im*prove , v. i. 1. To grow better; to advance or make progress in what is desirable; to make or show improvement; as, to improve in health. [1913 Webster] We take care to improve in our frugality and diligence. Atterbury. [1913 Webster]… …

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  • 7improve on — Make better, make improvement in, bring nearer to perfection …

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  • 8KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …

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  • 9Narada Bhakti Sutra — The Narada Bhakti Sutra (IAST: Nārada Bhakti Sūtra) is a well known sutra venerated within the traditions of Hinduism, purportedly spoken by the famous sage, Narada. The text details the process of devotion (Bhakti), or Bhakti yoga and is thus of …

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  • 10biblical literature — Introduction       four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha.       The Old… …

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