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Utopia
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(y -t p - ) n 1. a. An ideally perfect place, especially in its social, political, and moral aspects. b. A work of fiction describing a utopia. 2. An impractical, idealistic scheme for social and political reform.
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physiognomy
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(f z - g n -m , - n -m ) n. pl. phys·i·og·no·mies 1. a. The art of judging human character from facial features. b. Divination based on facial features. 2. a. Facial features, especially when regarded as revealing character. b. Aspect and character of an inanimate or abstract entity: the physiognomy of New England.
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tribunal
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tr -by n l, tr -) n. 1. Law a. A seat or court of justice. b. The bench on which a judge or other presiding officer sits in court. 2. A committee or board appointed to adjudicate in a particular matter.
3. Something that has the power to determine or judge: the tribunal of public opinion. |
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venerable
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(v n r- -b l) adj. 1. Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position.
2. Worthy of reverence, especially by religious or historical association: venerable relics. |
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ignominy
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( g n -m n , -m -n ) n. pl. ig·no·min·ies 1. Great personal dishonor or humiliation.
2. Shameful or disgraceful action, conduct, or character. |
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mien
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(m n) n. 1. Bearing or manner, especially as it reveals an inner state of mind: "He was a Vietnam veteran with a haunted mien" James Traub. 2. An appearance or aspect.
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preternatural
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(pr t r-n ch r- l, -n ch r l) adj. 1. Out of or being beyond the normal course of nature; differing from the natural. 2. Surpassing the normal or usual; extraordinary: "Below his preternatural affability there is some acid and steel" George F. Will. 3. Transcending the natural or material order; supernatural.
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phantasmagoria
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f n-t z m -gôr - , -g r -) also phan·tas·ma·go·ry n. pl. phan·tas·ma·go·ri·as also phan·tas·ma·go·ries 1. a. A fantastic sequence of haphazardly associative imagery, as seen in dreams or fever. b. A constantly changing scene composed of numerous elements.2. Fantastic imagery as represented in art.
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iniquity
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( -n k w -t ) n. pl. in·iq·ui·ties 1. Gross immorality or injustice; wickedness. 2. A grossly immoral act; a sin
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sage
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n. One venerated for experience, judgment, and wisdom.
adj. sag·er, sag·est 1. Having or exhibiting wisdom and calm judgment. 2. Proceeding from or marked by wisdom and calm judgment: sage advice. |
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exhort
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v.tr. To urge by strong, often stirring argument, admonition, advice, or appeal: exhorted the troops to hold the line.
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lurid
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adj. 1. Causing shock or horror; gruesome. 2. Marked by sensationalism: a lurid account of the crime. 3. Glowing or shining with the glare of fire through a haze: lurid flames. 4. Sallow or pallid in color.
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paramour
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n. A lover, especially one in an adulterous relationship.
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infamy
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1. Evil fame or reputation. 2. The condition of being infamous.
3. An evil or criminal act that is publicly known. |
