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doggerel
Definition
crudely or irregularly fashioned verse, often of a humorous or burlesque nature
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dolce vita
Definition
a luxurious, self-indulgent way of life
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dragée
Definition
a small, often medicated candy
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dulcify
Definition
to make agreeable or gentle; to sweeten
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dyad
Definition
two individuals or units regarded as a pair
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Ecuador
Definition
a country of northwest South America on the Pacific Ocean. First occupied by Spanish in 1534; achieved independence in 1830
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efficacious
Definition
producing or capable of producing a desired effect
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eland
Definition
either of two large African antelopes having a light brown or grayish coat and spirally twisted horns
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electroshock
Definition
to administer electroconvulsive therapy to; to pass an electric current through
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en brochette
Definition
"on a skewer"
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ennead
Definition
a group or set of nine
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enokidake
Definition
a thin, long-stemmed and tiny-capped white mushroom native to the northern mountain ranges of Japan and prized as a food
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epicycloid
Definition
a curve generated by the motion of a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls externally, without slipping, on a fixed circle
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epidermis
Definition
the outer, protective non-vascular layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
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errata
Definition
errors in printing and writing, especially errors noted in a list of corrections and bound into a book
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erudition
Definition
deep, extensive learning
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euphoric
Definition
having a feeling of happiness and well-being
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excelsior
Definition
slender, curved wood shavings used especially for packing
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exemplum
Definition
a brief story used to make a point in an argument or to illustrate a moral truth
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expatiate
Definition
to speak or write at length; to wander freely
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extant
Definition
still in existence; not destroyed, lost, or extinct; standing out, projecting
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Fascisti
Definition
the members of an Italian political organization that controlled Italy under the fascist dictatorship of Benito Mussolini from 1922 to 1943
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faun
Definition
any of a group of the rural deities represented as having the body of a man and the horns, ears, tail, and sometimes legs of a goat
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Fenian
Definition
one of a legendary group of heroic Irish warriors of the second and third century A.D.
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fermata
Definition
the prolongation of a term, chord, or rest beyond its indicated time value; the sign indicating this prolongation
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flagitious
Definition
characterized by extremely cruel or brutal crimes; vicious
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flavonoid
Definition
any of a large group of plant substances that includes the anthocyanins
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folderol
Definition
foolishness; nonsense
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frondescent
Definition
bearing, resembling, or having a profusion of leaves or fronds
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gauchely
Definition
lacking social polish; tactless; awkward
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gentian violet
Definition
a dye used in microscopy as a biological stain and in medicine as a bactericide, fungicide, and an anthelmintic
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gerbil
Definition
any of various small, mouse-like rodents having long hind legs and a long tail
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Gewürztraminer
Definition
a dry white table wine with a spicy bouquet, produced in the Alsace region of France
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glaciologist
Definition
one who does the scientific study of glaciers and their effects of landscape
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Abu Dhabi
Definition
"father of gazelle" the capital and largest city of the United Arab Emirates
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aggravation
Definition
an increase in intensity or severity; making worse
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acquittal
Definition
formally certifies that the accused is free from the charge of an offense as far as criminal law in concerned
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a fortiori
Definition
"from the stronger" with greater reason or more convincing force
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abidance
Definition
the act of abiding or a state of abiding; compliance
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androgynous
Definition
having both male and female characteristics; genderless
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anaphylactic shock
Definition
immediate overreaction of the immune system to an agent that it has previously encountered that may lead to coma or death; unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction
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anacoluthon
Definition
involving a break in grammatical sequence: "Wait-I forgot something."
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altercation
Definition
an argument or dispute
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akimbo
Definition
position with hands on hips and elbows bowed outwards
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axenic
Definition
not contaminated by any other living organisms (cell culture)
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balata
Definition
non-elastic rubber obtained from the latex of a South American tree
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anomaly
Definition
deviation from what is considered normal; equivocal in classification or nature
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anti-infective
Definition
capable of preventing or counteracting an infection
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antinome
Definition
one that is contradictory; opposite
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anecdotal
Definition
characterized by or full of anecdotes (short accounts of interest or humorous incident)
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caique
Definition
a long narrow rowboat used in the Middle East
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capriccioso
Definition
(musical direction) lively and free
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capriciousness
Definition
subject to whim; impulsive or unpredictable
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brio
Definition
vigor; vivacity
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bucolic
Definition
of the countryside and its people; rustic or rural
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bresaola
Definition
a dish that has cured and dried beef
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Bellerophon
Definition
Corinthian hero who slew chimera with the aid of Pegasus
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beryllium
Definition
metallic element used in aerospace structural materials
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baronial
Definition
relating to barons or suited for a baron (the lowest rank of British nobility)
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bazooka
Definition
shoulder weapon for firing rockets at short range
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avoirdupois
Definition
weight or heaviness (often referring to a person)
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au courant
Definition
informed on current affairs; knowledgeable
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Auckland
Definition
largest city in New Zealand
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ascetic
Definition
leading a life similar to a monk's life; minimal material possessions, self discipline, etc.
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aspiration
Definition
expulsion of breath; ambition; removing substances from a body
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appreciable
Definition
possible estimate, measure, or proceed
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Arikara
Definition
Native American tribe of the Caddoan language of this people
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assigned
Definition
allocate; appoint a particular job or task
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calibrator
Definition
material or device used to calibrate or adjust other instruments
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algorism
Definition
Arabic system (1, 2, 3) of arithmetic notation or arithmetic done with these figures
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caseous
Definition
resembling cheese
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catenate
Definition
to connect in a series of ties or links; form into a chain
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cathect
Definition
to concentrate emotional energy on an object or idea
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caveat
Definition
a warning of caution
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cerotype
Definition
the process of preparing a printing surface for electrotyping by first engraving on a wax-coated metal plate
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chanoyu
Definition
the Japanese tea ceremony, an ancient ritual for the preparation, serving, and drinking of tea
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charm quark
Definition
a quark with a charge of +2/3, a mass about 2900 times the electron, and a charm of +1
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cilia
Definition
a microscopic hair-like process extending from the surface of a cell or unicellular organism
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cloche
Definition
a close-fitting woman's hat with a bell-like shape
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coeval
Definition
originating or existing during the same period lasting through the same era
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collegiality
Definition
shared power and authority vested among colleagues; the doctrine that bishops collectively shared collegiate power
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colossus
Definition
a huge statue, as in size or importance
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comportment
Definition
bearing; deportment; the way someone behaves
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condonation
Definition
the act of condoning, espeically the implied forgiveness of an offense by ignoring it
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congeries
Definition
a collection; an aggregation
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continuum
Definition
continuous extent, succession, or whole, no part of which can be distinguished from neighboring parts except by arbitrary division
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crampons
Definition
hinged pair of curved iron bars for raising heavy objects such as stones or timber; iron spikes attached to the shoe to prevent slipping when walking on ice or climbing
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creditable
Definition
deserving of often limited praise or commendation
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credulous
Definition
gullible; believe too readily
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crewel
Definition
a loosely twisted woolen yarn used in embroidery
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cuesta
Definition
a ridge with a steep face on one side and a gentle slope on the other, especially in the southwestern United States
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dariole
Definition
a small cup-shaped mold in which individual portions of a dish can be cooked and then served
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debacle
Definition
a sudden disaster, defeat, or humiliating failure
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decagon
Definition
a polygon with 10 angles and 10 sides
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declassification
Definition
To remove official security classification from (a document)
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deficit spending
Definition
government spending that is financed by borrowing money rather than through money raised by taxation
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definitive
Definition
providing a final decision that will not be questioned or changed
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deforestation
Definition
to cut down and clear away trees in a forest
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demurrage
Definition
detention or delay of a cargo carrier during its loading or unloading process, beyond its scheduled time of departure
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desiccate
Definition
to remove the moisture from something, or become free of moisture
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glissando
Definition
the sliding movement on a keyboard or harp
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gnosis
Definition
understanding of spiritual mysteries
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golem
Definition
magical clay figure
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Greenwich time
Definition
the time as measured on the prime meridian running through Greenwich, England
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grommet
Definition
protective eyelet in a material that prevents damage either to the material or to a rope passed through it
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Guyana
Definition
country on the North Atlantic coast of South America bordered by Venezuela, Brazil and Suriname
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Hectored
Definition
in Greek mythology, the main Trojan hero in the Trojan War and a son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba
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hedgehog
Definition
small spiny animal
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Heptateuch
Definition
the first of 7 books of the Bible, comprising Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua & Judges
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heritability
Definition
able to be passed on to an heir by the laws of inheritance
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hexapod
Definition
a 6-legged arthropod of the class Insecta; an insect having 6 feet
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Hibernia
Definition
the Roman name for Ireland
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histrionics
Definition
exaggerated emotional behavior done for show or to get a reaction from somebody
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honorific
Definition
doing or conferring honor; a title or term of respect
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horologe
Definition
any instrument for indicating the time, especially a sundial or an early form of clock
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hygrometer
Definition
any instrument for measuring the water-vapor content of the atmosphere
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hypercritical
Definition
excessively or meticulously critical
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iconoclast
Definition
a person who attacks cherished beliefs and traditional institution; breaker or destroyer of images, especially those set up for religious veneration
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illusionist
Definition
somebody who performs magical tricks; an artist who creates pictorial illusions
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implication
Definition
something implied or suggested as naturally to be inferred or understood
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impromptu
Definition
done without previous preparation; suddenly or hastily prepared
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inauspicious
Definition
ill-omened, unfavorable
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Indonesia
Definition
East Indies; a republic in the Malay Archipelago consisting of 13,677 islands
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ineffable
Definition
incapable of being expressed or described in words; not to be spoken because of sacredness; unutterable
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initiatory
Definition
introductory; serving to initiate or admit into something
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inoculation
Definition
treating a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against disease
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inordinate
Definition
not within proper or reasonable limits; unrestrained in conduct; disorderly
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intriguing
Definition
appealing to another's curiosity, fancy or interest
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invidious
Definition
calculated to create ill will or resentment of give offense; hateful
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javelina
Definition
a wild pig with a rudimentary tail and small tusks on the upper jaw that grows downward
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jillionaire
Definition
one who has an indeterminately large amount of wealth
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judgmental
Definition
denoting an attitude in which judgments about other people's conduct are made
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Kaddish
Definition
a Jewish liturgical prayer consisting of 3 or 6 verses, recited as specified points during each of the 3 daily services and certain other occasions
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karma
Definition
action, seen as bring upon oneself inevitable results, good or bad, either in life or reincarnation
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kedgeree
Definition
an Indian dish containing rice, lentils, fish, hard-boiled eggs, and spices
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kilderkin
Definition
English unit of capacity, equal to 18 gallons
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kyphosis
Definition
abnormal convex curvature of spine with bulge at upper back
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laity
Definition
people outside a particular profession as distinguished from those belonging to it
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landau
Definition
a 4-wheeled, 2-seated carriage with the top made in 2 parts that can be let down or folded back
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lapidarian
Definition
pertaining to the cutting/engraving of precious stones
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larceny
Definition
the wrongful stealing of another's personal things for one's own use
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lenity
Definition
quality of being mild or gentle towards others
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leonine rhyme
Definition
form of internal rhyme used in leonine (medieval elegant) verse
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lexicon
Definition
vocabulary of a particular language, field, etc.
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Liberia
Definition
republic in West Africa founded in 1822
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librettist
Definition
writer of the text of opera
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ligation
Definition
act of binding or tying up
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ligneous
Definition
resembling wood; woody
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loggerhead
Definition
stupid person; ball or bulb of iron with a long handle used to melt stuff
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logomachy
Definition
dispute about words
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louche
Definition
dubious; shady
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luminaria
Definition
Christmas lantern with lighted candle set in sand inside a paper bag
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lumpenproletariat
Definition
lowest level of proletariat consisting of unskilled workers, vagrants & criminals
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lysozome
Definition
an enzyme destructive of bacteria that functions as an antiseptic found in tears and mucus
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macrocosm
Definition
total structure of something
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magisterium
Definition
the authority and power of church to teach religious truth
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malingerer
Definition
one who pretends illness to avoid work
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mandala
Definition
representation of the cosmos through a concentric configuration of geometric shapes, containing the image of a deity or its attributes
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marasmus
Definition
malnutrition in infants and kids cause by insufficient intake of calories or protein and shown by thinness, dry skin, poor muscle development and irritability
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maraud
Definition
roam around in quest of booty
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matriculant
Definition
person who enrolls in a university as a candidate for a degree
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mazzard
Definition
wild sweet cherry used as rootstock for cultivated varieties of charities
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mediocrity
Definition
the quality of being moderate
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meliorism
Definition
doctrine that the world tends to become better by human effort
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menhir
Definition
upright monumental stone standing alone or with others found in Cornwall & Britain
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meropia
Definition
partial blindness
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mesothelium
Definition
epithelium of mesodermal origin, which lines the body cavities
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metaethics
Definition
philosophy of ethics dealing with the meaning of ethical terms and the foundation of moral principles
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midwifery
Definition
practice of a midwife
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Miletus
Definition
son of Apollo and Aria; founder of city Miletus in Asia Minor on the Aegean Sea
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mintage
Definition
the act of process of minting (coins)
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mismanagement
Definition
to manage incompetently or dishonestly
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misspoken
Definition
to speak or pronounce incorrectly. inaccurately, or too hastily
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mnemonic
Definition
assisting or pertaining to the memory
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monasticism
Definition
the monastic (monk) system or way of life
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monaural
Definition
pertaining to or affecting only one ear; a sound recording and reproduction only using 1 audio channel
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monostich
Definition
a single line of poetry; a poem consisting of only 1 line
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Monticello
Definition
home of Thomas Jefferson in Virginia which was designed by him
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mouton
Definition
sheepskin that has been processed to resemble another fur
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multimedia
Definition
combined use of several media
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mydriasis
Definition
excessive dilation of the pupil of the eye (from disease or drugs)
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natatorial
Definition
pertaining to, adapted for, or characterized by swimming
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necessitate
Definition
to make necessary or unavoidable
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neuralgia
Definition
sharp pain along the course of a nerve
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nigrescence
Definition
blackish or dark
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noblesse oblige
Definition
obligation of those who are privileged to have a high moral fiber ("nobility obligates")
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nonexistent
Definition
not present; not being or existing
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nontenured
Definition
not having tenure (holding or possessing anything)
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nunciature
Definition
the office or term of service of a nuncio (diplomatic representative of the pope)
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obliquity
Definition
not straight; divergence from proper moral conduct
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octodecimo
Definition
a book sized 4'x6.25'
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odium
Definition
intense hatred or dislike
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ogreish
Definition
having the qualities of an ogre (monstrous, cruel, barbaric, etc.)
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Oligocene
Definition
about 37-24 million years ago; there was increased volcanic activity and modern mammalian groups continued to develop
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ontic
Definition
physical, real, or factual in existence
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oology
Definition
the study of birds' eggs
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organoleptic
Definition
relating to or the perception of a sense organ (hearing, taste, etc.)
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ornithopter
Definition
machine design that was heavier than air and was supposed to fly by the flapping of wings like a bird
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otitis media
Definition
inflammation of the middle ear characterized by pain, dizziness, and impaired hearing
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ozonize
Definition
to convert into or treat a substance with ozone (form of oxygen O3)
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palinode
Definition
poem where the author retracts something said in an earlier poem; recantation
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panacean
Definition
a remedy for illnesses; a solution for all problems
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panoply
Definition
wide-ranging and impressive display; full attire
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parataxis
Definition
the placing of words or phrases without a conjugation (and, but, or, etc.)
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parvis
Definition
a court in front of a building, especially a church
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pasqueflower
Definition
state flower of South Dakota; old world plant of the buttercup family
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patinaed
Definition
covered with a crust (green coating on bronze)
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patrilineage
Definition
line of descent traced through the paternal (father) side of the family
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perennate
Definition
to survive from season to season for an indefinite number of years (botany)
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pestilential
Definition
pertaining to plague; harmful, annoying and troublesome
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phantasmagoria
Definition
changing series of illusions, such as in a dream; a type of optical illusion
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philosophize
Definition
to speculate or theorize; to think or reason as a philosopher
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physiognomy
Definition
face or countenance; outward appearance
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placebo effect
Definition
reaction to a placebo manifested from anticipated results
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plebian
Definition
common person
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plunger
Definition
a piston-like part in machinery; a reckless person
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poet laureate
Definition
national poet in Britain, formally wrote poem to commemorate events
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polyglot
Definition
multilingual, having to do with many languages
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pomology
Definition
science that deals with fruit and fruit growing
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Ponzi scheme
Definition
investment scam by which early investors are paid off from the contributions of later ones
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posit
Definition
to place; an assumption or principle
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prandial
Definition
pertaining to a meal, especially dinner
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precatory
Definition
expressing a wish or request, often in a will
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preordination
Definition
order, decree, or appointment beforehand
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presidential
Definition
pertaining to or the nature of a president or presidency
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presynaptic
Definition
occurring on the transmitting end of a discharge across synapse (region where nerve impulses are transmitted and received)
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primrose path
Definition
pleasurable way of life
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proboscidian
Definition
pertaining to a proboscis, elongated feature (nose, trunk, beak)
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prophesier
Definition
one who foretells things
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prosecutorial
Definition
pertaining to a prosecutor or prosecution
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protolithic
Definition
referring to the earliest stone age
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provost
Definition
an appointed superintendent, head of a school
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puissant
Definition
powerful, might, or potent
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quadratics
Definition
branch of algebra that deals with quadratic equations
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quadrumanous
Definition
four-handed, having all appendages for use as hands (monkeys)
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quayage
Definition
system of landings placed along the edge of water
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quipu
Definition
cord with knotted strings of different colors used by the ancient Peruvians to record events
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quixotical
Definition
of Don Quixote
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racquetball
Definition
ball game played on a four-walled court and with a strong racquet
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rampageous
Definition
violent, unruly
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rappelled
Definition
method or act of moving down a steep incline (mountaineering)
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ravening
Definition
living by hunting prey, especially in a greedy voracious way
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recalculate
Definition
to calculate again in order to find an error or confirm a previous computation
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redingote
Definition
a woman's coat with an open full skirt and close-fitting top
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regnant
Definition
actually reigning, usually as opposed to having a royal title by marriage; widespread, predominant or fashionable
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remilitarize
Definition
to equip with armed forces, military supplies or the like
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reparations
Definition
restoration of something to good condition, or the process of doing this
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repugnance
Definition
a very strong feeling of disgust about something
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requite
Definition
to make repayment or return for
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restitution
Definition
the return of something to its rightful owner
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retrogression
Definition
the process of returning to an earlier and usually worse condition
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reveille
Definition
the sounding of a bugle to awaken and summon military personnel in a camp
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revocation
Definition
to make something null and void by withdrawing, recalling, and reversing it
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rhodopsin
Definition
a reddish light sensitive pigment found in the rod cells of the retina
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rime riche
Definition
the use of rhyme in which stressed syllables or words are identical in pronunciation such as "weigh" & "away"
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ritornello
Definition
a short musical passage used as an orchestral refrain between verses of a song or aria
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Riyadh
Definition
capital city of Saudi Arabia, east central part of the country
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Roche limit
Definition
the closest a satellite can approach an astronomical object
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Rosicrucian
Definition
member of mystical organization interested in esoteric wisdom
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royalism
Definition
somebody in favor of monarchy
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rufescent
Definition
somewhat reddish; tinged with red
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rusticate
Definition
to go to the county; suspend student from university
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sacerdotalism
Definition
principal of priesthood
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sacrosanct
Definition
very holy and sacred
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salience
Definition
noticeable or striking
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samizdat
Definition
Soviet underground publishing
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sanctimony
Definition
making an exaggerated show of holiness or moral superiority
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savagery
Definition
barbarity of violent cruelty
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scampi
Definition
shrimp with garlic and lemon
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schematically
Definition
showing the basic form or layout of something
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sclerotic
Definition
of plant cell wall hardening
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scrimshaw
Definition
carved whale ivory
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second-generation
Definition
the children of immigrants; later stage of development
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semanteme
Definition
the smallest possible unit of meaning in language expressing a single image or idea
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semiopaque
Definition
partly or nearly opaque
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seraph
Definition
member of highest order of angels, represented as a child's head with wings above, below & on each side
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sericeous
Definition
silky
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shofar
Definition
ram's horn blown as wind instrument-in Biblical times chiefly to signal in battle and announce religious occasions-in modern times at synagogue services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
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sika
Definition
small, reddish deer
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simplism
Definition
act of oversimplifying
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skewbald
Definition
having patches of brown and white
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smarmy
Definition
excessively flattering
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songstress
Definition
female singer, especially one who specializes in popular songs
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spangle
Definition
small, thin, often circular piece of glittering metal used especially for decorating garments
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spherometer
Definition
instrument for measuring curvature of spheres and curved surfaces
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spondylosis
Definition
immobility of vertebral joints
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statutory
Definition
pertaining to enactment made by legislature and expressed in formal document
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stichomythia
Definition
dramatic dialogue, as in a Greek play, with brief exchanges between 2 characters, each of whom speaks in 1 line of verse during a scene of intense emotion
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stomatology
Definition
science dealing with the mouth and its diseases
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storm petrel
Definition
small, tube-nosed seabird having black/sooty-brown plumage with a white rump
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subjective idealism
Definition
doctrine that the world has no independent sensations or ideas
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subpoena
Definition
usual law for summoning of witnesses or submission of evidence (records/documents) before a court
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suzerain
Definition
state exercising political control over a dependent state
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Swaziland
Definition
kingdom in Southeast Africa, formerly a British protectorate
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tacit
Definition
understood without being openly expressed
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talipes
Definition
congenitally deformed foot
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taphonomy
Definition
circumstances and processes of fossilization
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tapioca
Definition
food substance prepared from cassava, used in puddings as a thickener
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tenable
Definition
capable of being maintained or defended, as against an attack or dispute
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tendentiously
Definition
having infinite tendency, bias, or purpose
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theogony
Definition
genealogical account of the gods
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theological
Definition
pertaining to the field of study that treats God and his attributes and relations to the universe
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Tophet
Definition
valley near Jerusalem where children were offered as sacrifices; later used as a dumping ground for refuse; likened to hell
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torsade
Definition
twisted cord
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transferable
Definition
able to be passed from one person, place, etc. to another
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transfigure
Definition
to change in outward form
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trattoria
Definition
inexpensive and informal restaurant specializing in Italian dishes
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triphthong
Definition
monosyllabic speech-sound sequence perceived as being made up of 3 different voweling qualities (the pronunciation of "our")
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trousseau
Definition
an outfit of clothing, household linen, etc. for a bride
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tumultuary
Definition
turbulent; confused or disorderly
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ultraliberal
Definition
extremely liberal in politics
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unappropriated
Definition
not set aside for a specific use; not taken into possession by any person
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uncharacteristic
Definition
not typical or usual
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underling
Definition
subordinate person, often of trivial importance
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unfathomable
Definition
incomprehensible; unable to be measured (nautical)
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uniparous
Definition
producing only one egg or offspring at a time (zoology); producing one branch from a flowering stem (botany)
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unmortise
Definition
to unfasten or separate
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vagility
Definition
the ability of an organism to move freely and migrate (biology)
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valonia
Definition
acorns of an oak tree used for tanning, dying, and making ink
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valvular
Definition
relating to or having a valve; having the shape or function of a valve
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Vanderbilt
Definition
Cornelius Vanderbilt; US steamship and railway mogul
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vasculum
Definition
case or box used by botanists to carry specimens
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ventrilator
Definition
something used to ventilate; a respirator (medical)
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vers libre
Definition
"free verse"; poem that does not follow a fixed pattern
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videophile
Definition
an enthusiast of television or video recording
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view halloo
Definition
shout by a fox hunter who has sighted a fox
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viscosity
Definition
how sticky or syrupy a fluid is (physics)
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vitreous
Definition
pertaining to or resembling glass
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volatility
Definition
how volatile something is; how fast it changes
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Vouvray
Definition
town in France; white wine of this region
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wait-a-bit
Definition
plants that bear thorns or are prickly
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wampum
Definition
Native American beads that were used as currency; slang for money
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wastrel
Definition
wasteful person; idler
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waxen
Definition
dealing with wax; weak or impressionable
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whetstone
Definition
stone for sharpening tools
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whey-face
Definition
person or face that is colorless (as from fear)
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Winesap
Definition
red variety of apple that ripens in the autumn
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xanthoma
Definition
a yellow nodule on the skin containing liquid
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xyster
Definition
surgical instrument used for scraping bones
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Yemen
Definition
country located in the Arabian peninsula
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ylem
Definition
the initial substance in the universe from which all matter is said to be derived
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yurt
Definition
circular tent used by Turkish and Mongolian nomads in central Asia
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zoonosis
Definition
any disease that can be passed from animal to human
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zygodactyl
Definition
having two toes facing forward and two toes facing backward (birds)
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