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Peruse Definition

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read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way (noun: perusal)

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Transient Definition

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lasting only for a short time; impermanent

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Epigrammatic Definition

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in the style of an epigram; concise, clever, and amusing

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Cessation Definition

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the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end

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Ratiocinate Definition

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form judgements by a process of logic; to reason

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Pall Definition

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a cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb

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Sumptuous Definition

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splendid and expensive-looking

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Infirmity Definition

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physical or mental weakness

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