cur
worry, anxiety, attention
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curio
A curio is an object that is very old or unusual; thus, it is viewed as interesting.
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sinecure
A sinecure is a paid job or position that provides a regular income but does not involve much work or responsibility.
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curative
Something that has curative properties can be used for curing people's illnesses.
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procure
When you procure something, you obtain or get it in some fashion.
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proxy
A proxy acts as an agent or substitute for someone else, having been given the authority to do so.
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security
Your security is how safe you are from attack or losing something.
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accuracy
The accuracy of something, such as an answer to a problem or a measurement of some kind, is how correct or close to the truth it actually is.
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accurate
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
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curate
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
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curator
the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
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cure
provide a cure for, make healthy again
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curious
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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inaccuracy
the quality of being inaccurate and having errors
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insecure
not firm or firmly fixed
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insecurity
the state of being subject to danger or injury
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manicure
trim carefully and neatly
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pedicure
care for one's feet by cutting and shaping the nails, etc.
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secure
free from fear or doubt
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