Hindu

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One upman ship

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the technique or practice of gaining an advantage or feeling of superiority over another person."the one-upmanship of who can get the best presents

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Pescatarian

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person who does not eat meat but does eat fish."no red meat, my family are pescatarians"

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Run amok

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behave uncontrollably and disruptively."the kids are running amok around the house"

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Hat tip

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(in online contexts) used as an acknowledgement that someone has brought a piece of information to the writer's attention, or provided the inspiration for a piece of writing."hat tip to Chris Johnson, who alerted me to the story"

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Pan

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criticize severely."the movie was panned by the critics"

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Homage

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special honour or respect shown publicly."many villagers come here to pay homage to the Virgin

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Epigraph

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an inscription on a building, statue, or coin.a short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme.

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Warp

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twist or distortion in the shape of something."the head of the racket had a curious warp"

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Warp and woof

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The essential foundation or base of any structure or organization; from weaving, in which the warp — the threads that run lengthwise — and the woof — the threads that run across — make up the fabric: “The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are the warp and woof of the American nation.

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Volta face

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an abrupt and complete reversal of attitude, opinion, or position."a remarkable volte-face on taxes"

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Arraign

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call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge."her sister was arraigned on charges of attempted murder"

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Hush

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make (someone) be quiet or stop talking."he placed a finger before pursed lips to hush her

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Inasmuch as

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to the extent that; insofar as."these provisions apply only inasmuch as trade between Member States is affected"

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Ensuing

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occurring afterwards or as a result."there were repeated clashes in the ensuing days"

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Proffer

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hold out or put forward (something) to someone for acceptance."she proffered a glass of wine"

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Repertoire

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the whole body of items that are regularly performed."the mainstream concert repertoire"

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Lax

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not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful."lax security arrangements at the airport"

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Maul

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treat (something) savagely or roughly."the body was badly mauled in battle

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Maul

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treat (something) savagely or roughly."the body was badly mauled in battle

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Ordeal

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very unpleasant and prolonged experience."the ordeal of having to give evidence"

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Retribution

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punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act."employees asked not to be named, saying they feared retribution"

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Stand a chance

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have a prospect of success or survival."his rivals don't stand a chance"

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Outcry

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strong expression of public disapproval or anger."the public outcry over the bombing"

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Complicit

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involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong."the careers of those complicit in the cover-up were blighted"