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symmetry (n)

symmetrical >< asymmetrical (adj)

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the quality of being very similar or equal

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metallurgy (n)

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the scientific study of metals and their uses

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luxuriance (n)

the luxuriance of the tropical forest

luxuriant (adj)

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the fact of being rich in sth that is pleasant or harmful

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trinity (n)

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a group of three people or things

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knavery (n)

No system can wholly protect fools from the knavery of others.

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dishonest or unfair behaviour; deceitfulness in dealing

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satyr (n)

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a god in Greek literature who is half man and half goat

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plutocracy (N)

plutocratic (adj)

plutocrat (n): someone who becomes powerful because they are rich

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a system of government in which the richest people in a country rule or have power

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inspector (n)

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a person whose job is to visit schools, factories, etc. to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable

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acquiesce (v)

She explained her plan and reluctantly he acquiesced.

acquiescence (n); acquiescent (adj)

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accept sth without arguing, even if you do not really agree with it

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bier (n)

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a frame on which the dead body or the coffin is placed or carried at a funeral

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boatswain/bosun (n)

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the officer on a ship who is responsible for taking care of the ship’s equipment

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complacence/complacency (n)

(adj): complacent

What annoys me about these girls is their complacency - they seem to have no desire to expand their horizons.

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a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder

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loam (N)

loamy (adj)

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high-quality earth that is a mixture of sand, clay, and decaying plant material

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dissent (n)

When the time came to approve the proposal, there were one or two voices of dissent

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a strong difference of opinion on a particular subject, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief

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secede (v)

secession (N), secessionist (adj)

seceder (n) = separatist (n)

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become independent of a country or area of government

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in abeyance

Legal proceedings are in abeyance, while further enquiries are made.

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not being used, or being stopped for a period of time

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desperado (n)

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a man who does dangerous and criminal things without caring about himself or other people.

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pupilage (n)

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a period during which somebody is a student, especially being taught by a particular person

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constellation (N)

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a group of stars that forms a shape in the sky and has a name

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ordnance (n)

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military supplies, especially weapons and bombs

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alacrity (n)

She accepted the money with alacrity

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cheerful willingness; speed and eagerness