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noun the state or process of altering.Making a movie out of the complicated novel required substantial alteration of the plot. See the full entry

noun the condition of being in danger; jeopardy; risk.His life was in peril. See the full entry

adjective freely giving; generous.She made liberal contributions to various charities.He dished out liberal portions of the casserole.The bartender certainly put a liberal amount of gin in this martini. See the full entry

noun a small patch of light or color.Flecks of light played across the wall. See the full entry