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supercilious
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arrogantly, distainfully interesterd (raise of the eye brow and a "huh?")
(superciliously, superciliousness) |
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oracle
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1.a shrine where Ancient Greeks consulted one of their gods for advice or a prophecy
2. prophecy made at such a shrine 3.person who transmits prophecy from a god 4. Wise guiding person (oracular) |
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inexorable
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relentless
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oration
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adress or formal speech given on a special occasion
(orate) (orator) (oratorical) (oratory) |
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orifice
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mouth or vent, opening
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osculate
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to kiss (used playfully)
(osculation) |
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indentation
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cut or notch
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indenture
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1. written contract between 2 parties
2. agreement binding apprentice to work for a master (as verb = to bind by written contract) |
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trident
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a long tree-pronged fork or weapon
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orthodontist
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specialist who corrects teeth position
(orthodontia (n)) (orthodontics) |
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gorge
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1. deep, narrow passage enclosed by rocky mountains
2.gluttonous eating 3.feeling of nausea (used with rise) 4. to fill full, to stuff (gorged) |
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disgorge
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1.toexpell from throat or stomach, vomit
2. to discharge violently |
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gargantuan
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huge
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gargoyle
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stone-statue creature expecially as a rainspout
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regurgitate
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1.to cause to cast up partially digested food, vomit
2. to rush or surge back |
