Words that mean set eight Flashcards

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The state or quality of being singular, unique, or exceptional. In physics, particularly in general relativity, a point where density becomes infinite, such as the centre of a black hole.

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Singularity

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Skillful performance or ability without difficulty; agility, dexterity.

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Deftness

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3
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With great care and perseverance

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Assiduously

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4
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To settle someone securely or comfortably.

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Ensconce

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5
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People who inspire or influence others, especially prominent in a particular field.

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Luminaries

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A type of primitive mollusc with a single shell, found mostly in deep-sea environments. “Bearing one plate”.

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Monoplacophora/n

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7
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A subphylum of molluscs that includes chitons and related groups, characterized by spiny or plated armour.

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Aculifera

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8
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A man whose wife is unfaithful.

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Cuckold

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The merging of two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc. into one.

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Conflation

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The numbness caused by pressure on a nerve, often experienced as the “pins and needles” sensation.

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Obdormition

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