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verdigris
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green or blue pantina formed on copper, brass or bronze surfaces exposed to the atmosphere for long periods of time; mostly CuSO4
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tumescent
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1) swelling
2) exhibiting or affected w/ emotion 3) pompous or pretentious |
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antipodes
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1) places diametrically opposite each other on the globe
2) those who dwell at those places |
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priapic
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phallic
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thrombosis
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intravascular coagulation of blood
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bidet
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bathroom fixture used to wash genitals
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solvency
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ability to pay debts
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patronymic
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derived from the father figure
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scabrous
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having a rough surface because of minute parts or projections
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halcyon
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peaceful
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propinquity
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nearness/proximity
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coevals
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during the same period of time
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inimical
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harmful
"Kadow was the head of a liberal political faction which the Nazis considered INIMICAL to their interests" |
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torpid
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inactive or sluggish
"The dogs... did become torpid and ungovernable at moments and were... skilled at finding... corners to sleep." |
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pellucid
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clear as in allowing light (glass or water) or in expression
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