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obstreperous adj
Boisterous
Renaissance n
The revival of letters, and then of art, which marks the transition frommedieval to modern time.
acquittal n
A discharge from accusation by judicial action
obsequies n
Funeral rites
recurrent adj
Returning from time to time, especially at regular or stated intervals
pervasive adj
Thoroughly penetrating or permeating
orator n
One who delivers an elaborate or formal speech
insignificance n
Lack of import or of importance
pentagon n
A figure, especially, with five angles and five sides
mystification n
The act of artfully perplexing
further adj
More distant or advanced
aural adj
Of or pertaining to the ear
exposure n
An open situation or position in relation to the sun, elements, or points ofthe compass
non-existent n
That which does not exist
necessitate v
To render indispensable
ostracize v
To exclude from public or private favor
prefer v
To hold in higher estimation
hydrodynamics n
The branch of mechanics that treats of the dynamics of fluids
itinerary n
A detailed account or diary of a journey
alias n
An assumed name
neo-Latin n
Modernized Latin
hydromechanics n
The mechanics of fluids
illegitimate adj
Unlawfully begotten
corrosion n
Gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration