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secret

1. Hidden; concealed; as, secret treasure; secret plans; a secret vow. The secret things belong unto the lord our god; but those things which are revealed belong unto us. (Deut. Xxix. 29)

2. Withdraw from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded. There, secret in her sapphire cell, He with the nais wont to dwell. (Fenton)

3. Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive. Secret romans, that have spoke the word, And will not palter. (Shak)

4. Separate; distinct. They suppose two other divine hypostases superior thereunto, which were perfectly secret from matter. (Cudworth)

Synonym: hidden, concealed, secluded, retired, unseen, unknown, private, obscure, recondite, latent, covert, clandestine, privy. See Hidden.

Origin: F. Secret (cf. Sp.& Pg. Secreto, It. Secreto, segreto), fr. L. Secretus, p.p. Of secrernere to put apart, to separate. See Certain, and cf. Secrete, Secern.


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... I Love it. People question things that arent the normal. That-just makes us individuals. I have perfect vision not blind in one eye. There are no secrets powers I have, but wished I did lol. If any other questions what its like having 2 different colored eyes ask away. NO Twin either.

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by Lowshoe
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Biologists cannot tell us what a species or phylum is

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by gamila
Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:25 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Biologists cannot tell us what a species or phylum is
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Your inability to present evidence verifying your claims lead to suspect that you made this up. I suspect, that have people, who hide these simple secrets . :roll:

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by enarees
Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:22 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Parthenogenesis(ZW) – CREATION of birds
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I have a question on glucose here!

ok can I have an answer here ? listen buddy, when ur blood glucose level rises up , ur pancreas will secrets protein hromone called insulin which make ur extra glucose enter ur cells and by that way, ur glucose level will return to its normal level ready for any question ...

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by himmel
Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:28 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: I have a question on glucose here!
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Re: Relationship between renal system and cardiovascular system?

i wonder if I got th question right it's known that the kidney secrets (( Renin )) that converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2 and it's known also that the final compound is a strong vasoconstrictor so it will affect the cardiovascular system >> ...

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by himmel
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:49 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Relationship between renal system and cardiovascular system?
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