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equinox
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Either of two points on the celestial sphere at which the ecliptic intersects the celestial equator.
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facetious
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Playfully jocular; humorous
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filibuster
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An instance of the use of this delaying tactic
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hegemony
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The predominant influence, as of a state, region, or group, over another or others.
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hypotenuse
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The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
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Euro
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The basic unit of currency among participating European Union countries
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fatuous
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Vacuously, smugly, and unconsciously foolish.
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gamete
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A reproductive cell having the haploid number of chromosomes
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hemoglobin
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The iron-containing respiratory pigment in red blood cells of vertebrates
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impeach
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To make an accusation against
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evanescent
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Vanishing or likely to vanish like vapor
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feckless
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Lacking purpose or vitality; feeble or ineffective
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gauche
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Lacking social polish; tactless.
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homogeneous
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Of the same or similar nature or kind
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incognito
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With one's identity disguised or concealed
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expurgate
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To remove erroneous, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material from (a book, for example) before publication.
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fiduciary
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Of or relating to a holding of something in trust for another
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gerrymander
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To divide (a geographic area) into voting districts so as to give unfair advantage to one party in elections
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hubris
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Overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance
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incontrovertible
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Impossible to dispute; unquestionable:
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