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scaturient

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gushing forth : overflowing, effusive.

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stellate

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arranged in a radiating pattern like that of a star.

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alma mater

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a school, college, or university at which one has studied and from which has graduated

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gorgonize

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hypnotize

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nostrum

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a pet scheme or remedy

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memoriter

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by heart; by memory

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skerrick

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a small piece or quantity; a bit

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saudade

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a deep emotional state of melancholic longing for a person or thing that is absent

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flump

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to plump down suddenly or heavily; flop

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connubial

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of marriage or wedlock;

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Diachronic

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Concerned with the way in which something, especially language, has developed and evolved through time.

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moratorium

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a suspension of activity.

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lodestone

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something that attracts strongly.

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indefatigable

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incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring.

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vicinage

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a particular neighborhood or district; or the people belonging to it.

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yore

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time past

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Avidity

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extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

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wampum

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cylindrical beads made from shells, pierced and strung, used by North American Indians as a medium of exchange, for ornaments, and for ceremonial and sometimes spiritual purposes.

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Scumble

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[With object] ​​modify (a painting or color) by applying a very thin coat of opaque paint to give a softer or duller effect.

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Anthesis

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The flowering period of a plant, from the opening of the flower bud.

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trident

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a three-pronged instrument or weapon.

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Pia

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The delicate innermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord.

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muliebrity

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womanly nature or qualities.

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azure

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of or having a light, purplish shade of blue, like that of a clear and unclouded sky.

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Immanent

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Existing or operating within; inherent

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repentance

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deep sorrow; for a past sin or wrongdoing

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mellow

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calm, smooth and free from harshness.

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Gemeinschaft

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Social relations between individuals, based on close personal and family ties; community.

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fartlek

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a training technique used especially among runners, consisting of bursts of intense effort loosely alternating with less strenuous activity.

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hex

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to practice witchcraft on; curse

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empyrean

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the highest heaven; supposed by the ancients to contain the pure element of fire.

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chaebol

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a South Korean conglomerate; usually owned by a single family; based on authoritarian management and centralized decision-making.

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penumbral

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relating to or being in a shadow, indefinite, or marginal area.

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quickhatch

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a wolverine

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colubrine

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resembling a snake; snakelike

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manticore

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a legendary monster with a man’s head, horns, a lion’s body, and the tail of a dragon, or sometimes a scorpion.

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mojo

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exceptional ability; good luck, success

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monotheism

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the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

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polytheism

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the belief in or worship of more than one god.

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Galère

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A group

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Prosopography

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A description of a person’s social and family connections, career, etc., or a collection of such descriptions.

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ennui

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a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.

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Zymurgy

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The study or practice of fermentation in brewing, winemaking, or distilling.

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Latitudinarian

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Allowing latitude in religion; showing no preference among varying creeds and forms of worship.

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Stealthing

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slang term for the act of removing a condom during sex without the consent of the partner.

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Lucullan

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Especially of food) extremely luxurious.

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Butyraceous

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of or like butter

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babushka

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an elderly Russian woman, especially an elderly grandmother.

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Wonted

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Habitual; usual.

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Titivate

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Make small enhancing alterations to (something).

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eradicate

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to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate.

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autolyze

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a process of dough to self digest.

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Ramify

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from branches or offshoots.

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fomites

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surfaces, as clothing or door handles, that can become contaminated with pathogens when touched by the carrier of an infection, and can then transmit the pathogens to those who next touch the surfaces.

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nebbish

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a person, especially a man, who is regarded as pitifully ineffectual, timid, or submissive.

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Epilogue

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a concluding part added to a literary work; as a novel.

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anorak

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a hooded pullover jacket originally made of fur and worn in the Artic, now made of any weather-resistant fabric.

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prerogative

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a right, privilege, limited to a specific person or particular category.

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Stewardship

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the responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving.

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Ransack

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to search through; plunder

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imp

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a little devil or evil spirit; or demon.

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Allyship

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the status or role of a person who advocates and actively works for the inclusion of a marginalized or politicized group in all areas of society, not as a member of that group but in solidarity with its struggle and point of view and under its leadership.

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Cockade

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a rosette, knot of ribbon, etc. usually worn on the hat as part of a uniform; as a badge of office, or the like.

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Envoi

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A short stanza concluding a ballade (a poem) or a short, lyrical piece of music, especially one for piano.

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Inductive

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meaning to bring about or bring in. Simply put, inductive reasoning involves using specific observations, evidence, or patterns to make a broad conclusion. You first collect evidence or make observations and then form an answer or theory based on what you have found.

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Deductive

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Deductive reasoning is a type of deduction used in science and in life. It is when you take two true statements, or premises, to form a conclusion. For example, A is equal to B. B is also equal to C. Given those two statements, you can conclude A is equal to C using deductive reasoning.

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