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conspicuous
adjective easily seen; noticeable.There was a conspicuous lack of emotion shown at the man’s funeral.Her distrust of him was conspicuous.The difference between this child’s talent and that of the other students was…
meddle
intransitive verb to interfere in matters concerning someone else, without authorization or request.I want your sister to stop meddling in our affairs.The governor complained that the federal government was excessively meddling in…
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regulation
noun a principle, rule, or law designed to regulate behavior or conduct.Fire department regulations require public buildings to be equipped with sprinklers.The school regulations prohibit students from wearing shirts with offensive language….