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(noun) inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli: "the spawning instinct in salmon"; "altruistic instincts in social animals" |
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Synonyms: inherent aptitude |
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Related Words: aptitude, id |
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(satellite adjective) (followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated; "imbued with the spirit of the Reformation"; "words instinct with love" |
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Synonyms: imbued |
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