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verb come to the top of

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verb cover with layer of material

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adj beautifying; relating to appearance

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noun stiff outer layer; coating

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noun visible part

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adj outside, extrinsic

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noun horizontal position or thing
noun grain of material

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adj external, exposed

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noun exterior; out-of-doors

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noun sheet of paper

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verb cover with asphalt, concrete

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adj apparent

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noun outer covering, especially of animate being

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verb add a layer to; embellish

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noun pretense, front

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verb cover, overlay

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noun an architectural finish

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noun an architectural finish
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