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Not covered

bare

adjective

bare walls, surfaces etc have no covering or decoration

naked

adjective

not covered

exposed

adjective

not covered or hidden and therefore able to be seen

open

adjective

an open space or area is not covered or enclosed, or does not have many buildings, trees etc in or on it

denuded

adjective

something that is denuded has had the thing that normally covers it removed

nakedness

noun

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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wane

getting smaller, weaker, or less important

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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