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fur·ni·ture (fûr'nĭ-chər)
n.- The movable articles in a room or an establishment that make it fit for living or working.
- Archaic. The necessary equipment for a saddle horse.
col·lege (kŏl'ĭj)
n.- An institution of higher learning that grants the bachelor's degree in liberal arts or science or both.
- An undergraduate division or school of a university offering courses and granting degrees in a particular field.
- A school, sometimes but not always a university, offering special instruction in professional or technical subjects.
a·vail·a·ble (ə-vā'lə-bəl)
adj.- Present and ready for use; at hand; accessible: kept a fire extinguisher available at all times.
- Capable of being gotten; obtainable: a bedspread available in three colors.
- Qualified and willing to serve or assist: a list of available candidates; was not available for comment.
whis·per (hwĭs'pər, wĭs'-)
n.- Soft speech produced without full voice.
- Something uttered very softly.
- A secretly or surreptitiously expressed belief, rumor, or hint: whispers of scandal.
- A low rustling sound: the whisper of wind in the pines.
ex·cit·ed (ĭk-sī'tĭd)
adj.- Being in a state of excitement; emotionally aroused; stirred.
- Physics. Being at an energy level higher than the ground state.
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