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nescience
\NESH-uhn(t)s; NESH-ee-uhn(t)s\, noun: |
Lack of knowledge or awareness; ignorance.
From Latin nescire, "not to know." It is related to science. Nescient is the adjective form. |
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dubiety
\doo-BY-uh-tee; dyoo-\, noun: |
1. The condition or quality of being doubtful or skeptical.
2. A matter of doubt. |
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flagitious
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grossly wicked; scandalous.
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pelf
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money; riches.
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fettle
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a state or condition of fitness, order, or mind.
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recondite
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difficult to understand
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palimpsest
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an object or place whose older layers or aspects are apparent.
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bete noire
\bet-NWAHR\, noun: |
Something or someone particularly detested or avoided; a bugbear.
French for "black beast." |
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farrago
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an assortment; a medley.
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fulsome
\FUL-sum\, adjective: |
1. Offensive to the taste or sensibilities.
2. Insincere or excessively lavish; especially, offensive from excess of praise. |
