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1. anchorage

(n.) insincere or hypocritical statements of high ideals; the jargon of a particular group or occupations; The theater majors had difficulty understanding the cant of the computer scientists. The remarks by the doctor were cant and meant only for his associates.
(v.) to collect together; accumulate; Over the years the sailor has amassed many replicas of boats. The women amassed a huge collection of priceless diamonds and pearls.
(adj.) terse and full of meaning; Columnist William Safire, a former presidential speech writer, has a way with words that often yields pithy comments.
(n.) something that can be relied on; Knowing the neighbors were right next door was an anchorage for the elderly woman.

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