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not usual or ordinary; for a particular person, thing or purpose

distinguished, distinctive; important in own way

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Cases of word usage

1) to make (a person, a room etc) beautiful (for a special occasion) (beautify)

2) (a kind, portion, of) alcoholic drink made from malt, special plants (hops) and yeast (beer)

3) (to make) a list of names, places, goods etc in a special order (catalogue)

4) an act with special clothes, actions etc, such as a wedding, funeral, the opening of a new public building etc (ceremony)

5) to show or mark (something) in a special way (characterize)

6) a group of people appointed (usually by a larger group) to carry out special duties (committee)

7) to give (one's time, energy etc) (to a special cause or purpose) (dedicate)

8) a type of heavy fuel used in special designed engines (diesel engines) in buses, trains, lorries etc (diesel)

9) of the work of an editor; a special article in a newspaper etc written by the senior editor (editorial)

10) a government messenger, especially one sent aboard on a special mission (envoy)

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