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auton n
(science fiction) A machine or robot, usually in the form of a living being, designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions
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tell it to the marines phrase
(idiomatic) I do not believe what you said
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canine adj
Of, or pertaining to, dogs. Dog-like
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mara n
(folklore) A nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Scandinavian folklore, especially one that causes terrifying visions or dreams. (Buddhism) A malicious or evil spirit
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unit n
An organized group comprising people and/or equipment. (sciences) A standard measure of a quantity. (commerce) An item which may be sold singly
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isomorphic adj
(mathematics) Having a one-to-one correspondence. (biology) Having a similar structure or function to something that is not related genetically or through evolution. Having identical relevant structure
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Cassandra n
A person who makes dire predictions, especially those which are not believed but turn out to be true
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turlough n
(Ireland) A temporary lake in an area of limestone, filled by rising groundwater during the rainy winter season
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dematerialize v
(intransitive) to disappear by becoming immaterial. (transitive) to cause something to disappear by becoming immaterial
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xoanon n
(historical) A wooden statue, used as a cult image in Ancient Greece
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rumpty adj
(New Zealand) Having a quality below standard; in a state of disrepair
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peri n
A sprite or supernatural being in Persian mythology
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adipose adj
Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat. Slightly overweight, somewhat fat and hence soft
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minyan n
The minimum number of ten adult Jews required for a communal religious service
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Easter egg n
A dyed or decorated egg, traditionally associated with Easter and usually hidden for children to find. A chocolate confection in the shape of an egg. (computing) An undocumented function hidden in a program or video game, typically triggered by a particular input sequence or combination of keystrokes. Any image, feature, or other content that is hidden on a video disc, or in a movie, trailer, or poster
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kraal n
In Central and Southern Africa, a rural village of huts surrounded by a stockade. An enclosure for livestock
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rory adj
(obsolete) Covered by dew. (obsolete) Of gaudy, tasteless, or unsubtle colors
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full circle adv
Through a rotation or revolution that ends at the starting point. (idiomatic) Through a cycle of transition, returning to where one started after gaining experience or exploring other things
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omega n
The final letter of the Greek alphabet. (idiomatic) The end; the final, last or ultimate in a series
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spoiler n
One who spoils; a plunderer, pillager, despoiler. A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story. (automotive) A device to reduce lift and increase downforce. (US, chiefly politics, sports) An individual, unable to win themselves, who spoils the chances of another's victory
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yana n
(Buddhism) Any of the three modes or methods of Buddhist spiritual practice; Mahayana, Hinayana and Vajrayana
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zygon n
(anatomy) In the cerebrum, the short crossbar or stem that connects the two pairs of branches of an H-shaped fissure. (music) An affinity or connection in a piece of music between tones, chords, or phrases, such that one part appears to repeat, to imitate, or to derive from the other, especially when perceived as an organising force in the music
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donna n
A lady, especially a noblewoman; the title given to a lady in Italy
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rani n
The wife of a rajah. A Hindu princess or female ruler in India
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unearthly adj
Not of the earth; non-terrestrial. Preternatural or supernatural. Strange, enigmatic, or mysterious. Ideal beyond the mundane. Ridiculous, ludicrous, or outrageous
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ace adj
(UK, slang) Excellent
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tractator n
(historical) In medieval commerce, the person who handles or transports merchandise on behalf of an investor. A person who writes tracts
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capacious adj
Having a lot of space inside; roomy
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exterminate v
To kill all of a population, usually deliberate and especially applied to pests. (figuratively) To bring a definite end to; to finish completely
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