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narwhal n
An Arctic cetacean, about twenty feet long; the male has a single twisted, pointed canine tooth or tusk projecting forward like a horn
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valediction n
A speech made, or phrase said, when leaving or parting company. The act of parting company
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sesquiquadrate adj
(astronomy, of two celestial bodies) Separated by 135 degrees in aspect
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score off v
To defeat (especially in an argument), get the better of. To delete, especially from a list; to draw a line through
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at the feet of preposition
As a disciple, subordinate, or worshiper of
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living impaired adj
(humorous euphemistic) Dead
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discursion n
(obsolete or rare) The action of hurriedly moving hither and thither. (figuratively) Digression: departure from the subject or idea at hand. (figuratively, rare) Ratiocination
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fescennine adj
Obscene or scurrilous
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cutaneous adj
Of, relating to, on, or affecting the skin
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antœci pl n
Inhabitants of points on the same longitude and opposite latitudes
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lozenge n
A quadrilateral with sides of equal length, having two acute and two obtuse angles. A small tablet or medicated sweet used to ease a sore throat
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inscrutable adj
Difficult or impossible to comprehend or interpret
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to death adv
To a great degree; to the greatest degree possible; to excess
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dearheart n
A term of affection
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sherpa n
A male of the Sherpa people employed as a mountain guide or porter. An expert sent by a country's leader to a summit meeting. A synthetic fabric with a long, thick pile, similar to faux fur, imitation lamb wool, or fleece
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balanephagous adj
Acorn -eating
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pareidolia n
The tendency to interpret a vague stimulus as something known to the observer, such as interpreting marks on Mars as canals, seeing shapes in clouds, or hearing hidden messages in reversed music
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gravlax n
Salmon dry-cured in salt and sugar, seasoned with dill, and served usually thinly sliced as an appetizer
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brouhaha n
A stir: a fuss or uproar
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de novo adj
Anew, afresh, from the beginning; without consideration of previous instances, proceedings or determinations
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summarily adv
In a summary manner. Over a short period of time, briefly
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idiolect n
The language variant used by a specific individual
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accidentally on purpose adv
While appearing to be an accident, done deliberately
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dystrophy n
A wasting of body tissues, of genetic origin or due to inadequate or defective nutrition
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anile adj
Characteristic of a crone or a feeble old woman
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made in the shade adj
In a condition characterized by comfort, success, easy living, or general well-being
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endeavour v
(obsolete, reflexive) To exert oneself. (intransitive) To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously. (obsolete, transitive) To attempt (something)
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Stockholm syndrome n
A psychological condition in which a hostage emotionally bonds to his or her captor
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