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troglodyte \TROG-luh-dyt\, noun: |
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1. A member of a primitive people that lived in caves, dens, or holes; a cave dweller.
2. One who is regarded as reclusive, reactionary, out of date, or brutish. |
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| gustatory \GUS-tuh-tor-ee\, adjective: |
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| Of or pertaining to the sense of taste. |
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| palaver \puh-LAV-uhr; puh-LAH-vur\, noun: |
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1. Idle talk
2. Talk intended to beguile or deceive.
3. A parley usually between persons of different backgrounds or cultures or levels of sophistication; a talk; hence, a public conference and deliberation. |
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| meticulous \muh-TIK-yuh-luhs\, adjective: |
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| Extremely or excessively careful about details. |
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1. A small contrasting spot or blotch.
2. A mottled appearance, especially of the coat of an animal (as a horse). |
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| tutelage \TOO-tuhl-ij; TYOO-\, noun: |
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1. The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection.
2. The state of being under a guardian or tutor.
3. Instruction, especially individual instruction accompanied by close attention and guidance. |
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| laconic \luh-KON-ik\, adjective: |
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| Using or marked by the use of a minimum of words; brief and pithy; brusque. |
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| condign \kuhn-DINE; KON-dine\, adjective: |
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| Suitable to the fault or crime; deserved; adequate. |
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