Definition (noun) a result
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this situation developed in response to events in Africa
Definition (noun) a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
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a bad reaction to the medicine
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his responses have slowed with age
Definition (noun) a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
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I waited several days for his answer
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he wrote replies to several of his critics
Definition (noun) the manner in which something is greeted
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she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors
Definition (noun) a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
Definition (noun) the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
Definition (noun) the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals