black »
Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and colourless.
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on the uptake »
In understanding or in the ability to absorb new information; especially in the phrases "quick on the uptake" and "slow on the uptake".
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scissorbill »
And railroad term for someone who refused to join the union or who openly colluded with management to thwart the union.
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scissorbill »
Someone considered contemptible or foolish.
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scissorbill »
The black skimmer bird native to the Atlantic states, USA.
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soak up »
Absorb.
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stew in one's juices »
To be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions.
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suck up »
To absorb fluid.
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take in »
To absorb or comprehend.
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