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35 Cards in this Set
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Pyrite (n.) |
A brass-colored mineral, FeS2, occurring widely and used as an iron ore and in producing sulfur dioxide for sulfuric acid. |
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Aviary (n.) |
A large enclosure for holding birds in confinement. |
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Pettifogger (n.) |
A petty, quibbling, unscrupulous lawyer. |
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Sectionalism (n.) |
Excessive devotion to local interests and customs. |
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Pastille (n.) |
A medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat. |
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Sheepcote (n.) |
A pen for sheep. |
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Costermonger (n.) |
One who sells fruit, vegetables, fish, or other goods from a cart, barrow, or stand in the streets. |
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Cembalo (n.) |
A clavier with strings that are plucked by plectramounted on pivots. |
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Xeriscaping (n.) |
Environmental design of residential and parkland using various methods for minimizing the need for water use. |
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Oenophile (n.) |
A connoisseur of fine wines. |
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Protean (n.) |
Readily assuming different forms or characters;extremely variable. |
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Polyglot (n.) |
A person having a speaking, reading, or writing knowledge of several languages. |
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Decrepitude (n.) |
The quality or condition of being weakened, worn out, impaired, or broken down by old age, illness, or hard use. |
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Absquatulate (v.) |
Slang: to flee; abscond |
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Opprobrious (adj.) |
Outrageously disgraceful or shameful... |
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Unwieldy (adj.) |
Difficult to carry or manage because of size, shape, weight, or complexity. |
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Petrolatum (n.) |
A semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication. |
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Argy-bargy (n.) |
Chiefly British: a vigorous discussion or dispute. |
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Nutriment (n.) |
A source of nourishment; food. |
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Enceinte (n.) |
Pregnant; with child. |
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Helix (n.) |
Spiral |
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Avidity (n.) |
Keen interest or enthusiasm. |
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Vaudeville (n.) |
A light often comic theatrical piece frequently combining pantomime, dialogue, dancing, and song. |
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Nectary (n.) |
A gland like organ, located outside or within a flower, that secretes nectar. |
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Gubernatorial (adj.) |
Of or relating to a state governor or the office of state governor. |
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Immaculate (adj.) |
Having no stain or blemish : pure |
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Thurible (n.) |
A censer used in certain ecclesiastical ceremonies or liturgies. |
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Coincident (adj.) |
Happening at the same time. |
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Bluestocking (n.) |
A woman having intellectual or literary interests. |
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Affront (v.) |
To cause offense to... |
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Ibidem (adj.) |
Latin. in the same book, chapter, page, etc. |
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Ossicle (n.) |
A small bone, especially one of the three bones of the middle ear. |
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Diffidence (n.) |
The quality or state of being diffident; timidity or shyness. |
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Gargoyle (n.)
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A spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building. |
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Earwitness (n.) |
Law. a person who testifies or can testify to what he or she has heard. |
