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to subvert
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to retrace
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to retrench
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characteristic
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charisma
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to debase
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foliage
to transcribe
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to make a copy of something by writing it

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The scribe was tasked to transcribe the ancient manuscripts onto new parchment to preserve them for future generations.
In the library, volunteers work to transcribe historical documents from the archives to make them accessible online.

Grammatical Information:

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to subvert
to subvert
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to cause the downfall of authority figures or rulers

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transitive
to retrace
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/ɹiˈtɹeɪs/

to return somewhere from the same way that one has come

to retrench
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/ɹiˈtɹɛntʃ/

to reduce the expenses of one's company by dismissing a number of employees from their job

characteristic
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serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

uncharacteristic
charisma
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a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others

to debase
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/dəˈbeɪs/

to reduce the intrinsic value or quality of something, especially currency, by decreasing the amount of valuable material it contains

foliage
foliage
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a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

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