New Words Flashcards

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noun 1. a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access to or from an area or building. Verb: how I know it

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-Many -marked by diversity or variety performs the manifold duties required of him —- Questions about coronavirus have increased manifold

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Deus Ex Machina is the literary term that refers to a character or event that seems to exist just to effortlessly solve a problem that seems unsolvable. This character is almost "divine," and the way that the problem is solved could be called "divine intervention." Dowd/Nyt on coronavirus This will be a deus ex machina test of Trump’s authoritarian behavior.

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adjective relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral. "atavistic fears and instincts"

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noun special honor or respect shown publicly. "they paid homage to the local boy who became president"

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an attractive and seductive woman, especially one who will ultimately bring disaster to a man who becomes involved with her.

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Adjective (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable. "a convivial cocktail party" (of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial. "she was relaxed and convivial"

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LAW unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract. 2. irresistible compulsion or greater force.

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A skunkworks project is a project developed by a relatively small and loosely structured group of people who research and develop a project primarily for the sake of radical innovation.[1

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a long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.

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adjective relating to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake. Noun: littoral zone The littoral zone or nearshore is the part of a sea, lake, or river that is close to the shore. In coastal environments, the littoral zone extends from the high water mark, which is rarely inundated, to shoreline areas that are permanently submerged.

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noun a waxy substance that originates as a secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale, found floating in tropical seas and used in perfume manufacture.

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Scaly anteater. Possible conveyor of COVID-19 The pangolin is the most trafficked animal in the world, estimated to make up about 20 percent of the wildlife black market. Scales like chewing on fingernails The meat is considered to be a delicacy in China and other countries in Southeast Asia. Traditional medicine men roast and crush the scales into powder to use as an ingredient in stomach and liver tonics. Its blood is said to have healing powers. Some also use pangolin skins as clothing, and their fetuses in medicinal remedies.

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Erotomania is an uncommon form of paranoid delusion. The affected person strongly believes that another individual is in love with him or her. This delusion develops and persists despite clear evidence to the contrary.Aug 28, 2017

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(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words. "his laconic reply suggested a lack of interest in the topic"

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uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted. "gratuitous violence"

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flight surgeons are doctors who specialize in aerospace medicine and provide primary care to military aviation personnel:

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A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is a physician who practices a holistic approach to medicine, treating the patient as a whole person. DOs consider the patient's physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and how lifestyle and environmental factors impact their health. DOs can practice in primary care, pediatrics, OBGYN, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and surgery. DOs are licensed to prescribe medication and perform surgery in all 50 states. They complete an additional 200 hours of coursework compared to MDs, which focuses on the musculoskeletal system and how it affects the body's overall health.

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: relating to or being a system of medicine that aims to combat disease by using remedies (such as drugs or surgery)

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In the Army today, an officer who has a normal career reaches lieutentant colonel within 20 years. At last count the Army had 10,707 lieutenant colonels, but only 4,700 of them will be promoted to colonel to serve for five more years. After that, a mere 200 colonels will ever make it to brigadier general.Oct 16, 1984 — Below brigadier general

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In an infantry brigade (4,000 to 6,000 Soldiers/Marines) not attached to a division, a Brigadier General serves as the unit's commander, while a colonel serves as deputy commander. Similarly, Air Force, Brigadier Generals command large operational Wings with colonels serving as deputy commanders.Apr 5, 2013

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an instance of opposition or contrast between two concepts or two aspects of something; a dualism. Peace and war, love and hate, up and down, and black and white are dualities.

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One who has perfect, unimpeachable moral or ethical values; one who has no faults or imperfections. Often used ironically or sarcastically.

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noun a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

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commonplace; unromantic. "the masses were too preoccupied by prosaic day-to-day concerns"

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noun 1. written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.

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adjective (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. "after such gatherings she would be taciturn and morose"

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1. unqualified; absolute. 2. (of a meeting) to be attended by all participants at a conference or assembly, who otherwise meet in smaller groups. "a plenary session of the European Parliament"

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Civil society includes charities, development NGOs, community groups, women's organizations, faith-based organizations, professional associations, trade unions, social movements, coalitions and advocacy groups.

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noun a person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury.

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the action of refraining from exercising a legal right, especially enforcing the payment of a debt.

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To conflate is to combine two or more things into one. When you blend two or more different colors together, this is an example of a time when you conflate. Antonym: separate

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A traunch is one of a series of payments to be paid out over a specified period, subject to certain performance metrics being achieved. It is commonly used in venture capital (VC) circles to refer to the fundraising rounds used to fund startup companies. The term "traunch" is based on the French word "tranche," meaning "slice." The term tranche is also used in the context of securitization, as with mortgage-backed securities (MBS).

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a formation of troops, ships, aircraft, or vehicles in parallel rows with the end of each row projecting further than the one in front. Or A level or rank

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In politics and economics, a Potemkin village is any construction (literal or figurative) whose sole purpose is to provide an external façade to a country which is faring poorly, making people believe that the country is faring better, although statistics and charts would state otherwise.

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not able to be lost, annulled, or overturned.

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optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. "he is sanguine about prospects for the global economy"

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In mathematics and computer science, an algorithm (/ˈælɡərɪðəm/ ) is a finite sequence of well-defined, computer-implementable instructions, typically to solve a class of problems or to perform a computation. Algorithms are always unambiguous and are used as specifications for performing calculations, data processing, automated reasoning, and other tasks.

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adjective. Tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length. In a sentence: His controversial writings are vigorous if prolix and his theological essays have little merit.

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the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

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A person who is presumptuous shows little respect for others by doing things they have no right to do: (of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate. "It was presumptuous of Jane to borrow Dan's car without asking him".

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behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.

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(of a meeting) to be attended by all participants at a conference or assembly, who otherwise meet in smaller groups.

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having the quality or function of proving or demonstrating something; affording proof or evidence. "it places the probative burden on the defendant"

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Curtilage is the area of someone's property where the daily activities of the home take place. An example of curtilage includes such areas as the yard between the front door and the sidewalk, where children and pets play outside, and the area beside the house

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the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.

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the slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis due to a torque (such as gravitational influence) acting to change the direction of the first axis. It is seen in the circle slowly traced out by the pole of a spinning gyroscope.

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Any relationship in which one region or polity controls the foreign policy and relations of a tributary state, while allowing the tributary state to have internal autonomy

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Chaotic Disorganized Mismanaged

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If you know that symmetrical means that both sides of something are identical, then it should be easy to learn that asymmetrical means the opposite: the two sides are different in some way.

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Transcendentalism is a philosophical movement that developed in the late 1820s and 1830s in the eastern United States.[1][2][3] A core belief is in the inherent goodness of people and nature,[1] and while society and its institutions have corrupted the purity of the individual, people are at their best when truly "self-reliant" and independent.

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the part of theology concerned with death, judgement, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind. "Christian hope is concerned with eschatology, or the science of last things"

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British. (of clothes) made to individual order; custom-made: a bespoke jacket. making or selling such clothes: a bespoke tailor. Older Use. engaged to be married; spoken for.

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List Serves are email based communication where you become a member. As a member, you can ask the other members of the List Serve a question by sending an e-mail to that List Serve email address. Members of the List Serve can choose to get the emails as they are sent or get them all at once at some scheduled time.

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a visible trace of earlier painting beneath a layer or layers of paint on a canvas. "scientific examination of his drawings has revealed pentimenti"

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Loss of sense of smell

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When things that used to smell good now smell bad after losing sense of smell.

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Belonging or relating to a college or its students Different than collegial

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an established rule, tradition, or custom A statement of purpose or function … makes clear what counts, what defines excellent work, and uphold grading consistency so that students can succeed and learn in alignment with course

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Items made in 1920s or later and 20 years before now.

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“Tamponade” is defined as the use of a tampon, which itself is defined as “a plug or tent inserted tightly into a wound, orifice, etc., to arrest hemorrhage.”5 In the context of RD surgery, tamponade agents are used to provide temporary or permanent surface tension across retinal breaks, during which time previously placed retinopexy (photocoagulation or cryopexy) provides a seal.6

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the branch of knowledge that deals with the amount of space that people feel it necessary to set between themselves and others.

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Stubborn refusal to change one’s position

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The statute is the written form of the law. Law is the body of principles and rules.

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the action of formally investing a person with honors or rank. "the investiture of bishops" a ceremony at which honors or rank are formally conferred on a particular person. plural noun: investitures

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Signs, indications or distinguishing marks In diSH ee ah Lynn Hightower ISP NR on 2.24.22

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(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.

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Chaotic. Disorganized

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used in reference to an important moment of insight, typically one that leads to a dramatic transformation of attitude or belief. "this might be a wake-up call for the Prime Minister—his road to Damascus". Damascene

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Aestophobia Person who is: aestophobe?

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relating to or characteristic of an elegy, which is a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.

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use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words. "they were shouting and gesticulating frantically at drivers who did not slow down"

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The action or sound of purling, which is a rippling or curling motion, like a stream over stones.

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Sadly, unfortunately

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Someone who is so focused on their own needs and wants that they don't consider other people. They may be described as selfish or self-centered

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Verisimilitude means something is believable or appears to be true. It can also mean genuineness or authenticity

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Mien is a literary term that refers to a person's appearance and behavior towards others. It can also mean a person's outward manner or demeanor. For example, "I was impressed by her calm mien".

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Hauteur is a noun that means a haughty manner or spirit, or arrogance. It can also mean a formal and unfriendly way of behaving that suggests that the person thinks they are better than other people

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Décolletage is a French word that refers to a low neckline on a woman's dress or shirt. It can also refer to the upper chest area, including the neck, cleavage, and shoulders.

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ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.

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The term bête noire is a noun that means a person or thing that is strongly disliked or avoided. It can also mean someone or something that is feared and therefore avoided. For example, "My particular bête noire is cigarette butts being left in half-empty glasses".

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Brobdingnagian is an adjective that means enormous, immense, or gigantic. It can also mean relating to or characteristic of the imaginary country of Brobdingnag. As a noun, it means an inhabitant of Brobdingnag.

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a liar, especially a person who invents elaborate, dishonest stories.

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A common or consistent element or theme shared by items in a series or by partsof a whole in a movie, play, story

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Sanpaku eyes are a Japanese term that refers to eyes where the white part of the eye is visible above or below the iris. The term translates to "three whites". In Western medicine, sanpaku eyes are also known as scleral show

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To describe something that changes quickly and unpredictably. Synonyms of quicksilver in this context include mercurial, fickle, and erratic.

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First name - as opposed to surname

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(of a person's hair) styled so as to puff out in a rounded shape. "a blonde lady with bouffant hair" Also: bouffant cap

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An overwhelming favorite in politics, sports, business, and so on: For example, "Miami began the day a prohibitive Super Bowl favorite".

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One who contradicts or denies what is alleged; an opposer. A person who gainsays others; a disagreeable person. quotations ▼

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Heterodox means different from or contrary to an accepted standard, traditional form, or established religion. It can also mean holding unorthodox opinions or doctrines. For example, "His opinions have always been distinctly heterodox"

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A member of a body who holds a role due to their status or another position. VP also a member of the senate

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The adjective mephistophelian is a great way to describe an evil genius or a clever, wicked person. The word comes from a demonic character in German folklore, Mephistopheles

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shy, timid, and unsure. The antonym of diffident is confident.

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extraordinary that it can't be copied or equaled. It's often used to praise outstanding talents or performances. For example, you might say "She delivered the speech in her own inimitable style

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split or tear apart violently.

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"I" is the subject of a sentence, while "me" is the object, meaning that you should use "I" if you are the one acting, while "me" is the word to use when an action is done to you. Ex: I ate the fish. Ex: The fish ate me. Remove any additional nouns and see if the sentence still makes sense.

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Didactic means designed to teach people something. It can also mean intended to improve morals by teaching. For example, children's books may have a didactic purpose to instill a love for reading. Didactic can also be used derisively to describe boring or annoying lessons, or the people who teach them. For example, a movie that feels like it's just telling you what to think is didactic in a bad way.

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"Immiserate" is a verb that means to make someone or something miserable or impoverished. For example, "It looked like unregulated capitalism had cruelly immiserated America

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Epochal can mean bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era. For example, "epochal decisions made by Roosevelt and Churchill".

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The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias[2] in which people with limited competence in a particular domain overestimate their abilities.

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Sephardic refers to Jewish people with a cultural background in Spain, Portugal, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East. The word "Sephardic" comes from the Hebrew word Sepharad, which means "Spain”

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Fate. Destiny

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Semelparity and iteroparity are two contrasting reproductive strategies available to living organisms. A species is considered semelparous if it is characterized by a single reproductive episode before death, and iteroparous if it is characterized by multiple reproductive cycles over the course of its lifetime.

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: known or knowable only to a few people : secret. arcane rites. an arcane ritual. broadly : mysterious, obscure. arcane explanations.

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Tending to cause discontent, animosity, or envy 2 a : unpleasant, objectionable, or obnoxious b : of a kind to cause harm or resentment.

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a flaming torch, especially one made of several thick wicks dipped in wax.

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uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.

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To place someone or something between two or more people or things To interrupt a conversation with a comment To step in between parties at variance To intervene To put or place between or among other things To introduce comments, questions, etc into a speech or conversation To put yourself or something between two things, people, or groups, especially in order to stop them doing something To put (a barrier, obstacle, etc.)

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not likely to provoke dissent or offense; inoffensive, often deliberately so. "anodyne New Age music" Similar: bland inoffensive innocuous neutral unobjectionable unexceptionable unremarkable commonplace dull tedious run-of-the-mill noun a painkilling drug or medicine. "she had even refused anodynes

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ineffective or bungling; clumsy. "both men are unhappy about the maladroit way the matter has been handled"

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playful, especially in a mischievous way.

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Scottish term To hurkle-durkle is to lounge around in bed long after you should have got up.

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a sample or suggestion of something that lies ahead. "the freezing rain was a foretaste of winter"

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ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.

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A frisson is a brief moment of emotional excitement or a sudden, passing sensation of excitement. It can also be described as a shudder of emotion or a thrill

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Uxorious means excessively fond of or submissive to a wife. It can also mean doting upon, foolishly fond of, or affectionately submissive toward one's wife

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Not completely moral or honest Louche can describe something that is questionable in taste or morality, but also kind of attractive. For example, "A louche young man approached her on the dance floor".

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a system of sending messages by holding the arms or two flags or poles in certain positions according to an alphabetic code. "if you learn semaphore or the Morse code, you'll have a fun way to send messages"

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a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit. "political sinecures for the supporters of ministers"

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a defensive wall of a castle or walled city, having a broad top with a walkway and typically a stone parapet.

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a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.

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a fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground, forming an enclosure or defense

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A place for strolling, especially a wide path next to the sea A leisurely walk or ride, especially in a public place for pleasure or display A dance motion consisting of a walk, done while square dancing

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Motor+hotel - motel iPod+broadcast- podcast Breakfast+lunch-brunch A large suitcase A case or bag for carrying clothing and other belongings when travelin

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1. a large trunk or suitcase, typically made of stiff leather and opening into two equal parts. 2. a word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others, for example motel (from ‘motor’ and ‘hotel’) or brunch (from ‘breakfast’ and ‘lunch’). "podcast is a portmanteau, a made-up word coined from a combination of the words iPod and broadcast"

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sleight of hand. trickery; deception. any artful trick. example: "The target of the latter piece of legislative legerdemain is the Free Software movement itself."

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To be direct, honest, blunt For example, “I think she's wrong - not to put too fine a point on it”.

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Abandoning your political or religious faith

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an impressive performance or achievement that has been accomplished or managed with great skill.

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Cack-handed is an informal British adjective that means clumsy or awkward. It's used to describe someone who handles things in an awkward or clumsy way. For example, "That's a cack-handed way of going about it!

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A précis is a brief summary of a text, speech, article, or book. It is a concise, clear, complete, and coherent account of the essential points, statements, or facts

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the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.

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the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects.

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a portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct. "they gave troops a week to leave the coastal enclave" a place or group that is different in character from those surrounding it. "the engineering department is traditionally a male enclave"

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Pampered means treated with excessive or extreme care and attention. For example, you might describe a celebrity as pampered, or a home as having a 10,000-square-foot run for pampered pooches

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a psychological phenomenon that describes the feeling of unease or discomfort when something is almost human but not quite.

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Brio is a noun that means great energy and confidence, or the quality of being active or spirited.”There was more brio than substance, and not a memorable tune in sight."

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Hairsplitting Her lawyer presented a Talmudic argument, meticulously parsing through legal loopholes to build a strong case."

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Effrontery is a noun that means a very confident attitude or way of behaving that is shocking or rude. It can also mean an act or instance of this. For example, "She had the effrontery to ask for two free samples.”

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Confabulation is the unintentional creation of false or distorted memories and facts. It's different from delusions and lying, and here's why you may want to take it seriously. Some psychologists call confabulation “honest lying” because those who confabulate stories genuinely believe what they're saying.

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Felliniesque is an adjective that means something is vague, dream-like, or fantastical, and is often used to describe the films of Federico Fellini. Fellini's films are known for being a unique combination of memory, dreams, desire, and fantasy, and are often associated with extravagant, fanciful, or baroque images.

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Bête noire is a French term that refers to a person or thing that is strongly detested or avoided. For example, a nosy neighbor or a rival on a cheerleading squad could be considered a bête noire.

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Something that replaces reality with its representation. A fake Apple

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an unfilled space or interval; a gap. "the journal has filled a lacuna in Middle Eastern studies" a missing portion in a book or manuscript.

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the quality of being ordinary and commonplace. “A career on the stage has its share of plodding mundanity too".

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Remove a person from power

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having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters.

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walk in a furtive, unobtrusive, or timid manner, especially sideways or obliquely. "I sidled up to her"

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Louche is an adjective that means something is not reputable or decent. For example, you might describe a neighborhood as louche if it has seedy nightclubs. Synonyms of louche include: Shady, Disreputable, and Lacking respectability

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Louche is an adjective that means something is not reputable or decent. For example, you might describe a neighborhood as louche if it has seedy nightclubs. Synonyms of louche include: Shady, Disreputable, and Lacking respectability

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A Dopp kit is a small, men’s toiletry bag The term originated in 1919 when Charles Doppelt, a German leatherworker, patented the idea of "Dopps". The term originally referred to toiletry kits for men and World War II soldiers, and later became a common term for toiletry kits made with leather or other high-quality materials. Dopp kits are also known as toiletry bags, bathroom bags, or soap kits

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A crepuscular animal is one that is primarily active at sunrise and sunset

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A temporary stay

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the concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm in the audience. "he again invoked the theme in an emotional peroration"

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noun 1. a child's toy consisting of a stick with a model of a horse's head at one end. 2. a preoccupation or favorite topic. "one of her favorite hobbyhorses was about how people had to care for “the child inside.”"

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a person who has learned a subject without the benefit of a teacher or formal education; a self-taught person.

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withdraw (troops or spies) surreptitiously, especially from a dangerous position. "US special forces agents have all been exfiltrated from Iran"

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Commensalism is a long-term biological interaction (symbiosis) in which members of one species gain benefits while those of the other species neither benefit nor are harmed. Example: Bait fish travel with manta rays for protection from predatory birds

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Mutualism is a biological relationship where two or more species benefit from each other. It's a common type of ecological interaction. Example: yucca moths and yucca plants

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a type of symbiotic relationship between two species where one species is harmed while the other is unaffected Examples-antibiotics, black walnuts, pine trees

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parasitism, where one is harmed and the other benefits.

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characteristic of the time before the Fall of Man; innocent and unspoiled. "a prelapsarian Eden of astonishing plenitude"

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characteristic of the time before the Fall of Man; innocent and unspoiled. "a prelapsarian Eden of astonishing plenitude"

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modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

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a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole. Boots on the ground: "Boots" refers to soldiers, even though boots are part of the soldiers. Threads: "Threads" refers to clothing. The classroom: "The classroom" refers to the students and teacher. Lead: "Lead" refers to bullets, or the graphite core of a pencil. A synedoche is a type or mentonymy - news/newspaper. White House/government

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adjective serving as a farewell. "a valedictory wave" Similar: farewell goodbye leaving parting departing going away last final Opposite: welcome salutatory noun a farewell address. "this book of memoirs reads like his valedictory"

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Fascism (/ˈfæʃɪzəm/ FASH-iz-əm) is a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology and movement,[1][2][3] characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived good of the nation or race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy.[2][3]

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supposedly having the power to avert evil influences or bad luck. "apotropaic statues"

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A person who behaves obsequiously to those in power

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the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax. "his appearance as Hamlet was the apotheosis of his career" the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax. -- the elevation of someone to divine status; deification.

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a derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one, such as “loony bin” for “mental hospital.” “Snail mail”. “Cancer stick”

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1. Far-right, 2. authoritarian political ideology 3.emphasizes extreme nationalism, 4. militarism, and a 5.strong, centralized government led by a dictator. Fascist regimes typically repress political opposition, control the economy, and restrict individual liberties.

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Desiccation is the process of drying something out or the state of being dry. It can also refer to the removal of moisture from something that normally contains it. The word comes from the Latin words de- meaning "thoroughly" and siccare meaning "to dry"

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Desiccation is the process of drying something out or the state of being dry. It can also refer to the removal of moisture from something that normally contains it. The word comes from the Latin words de- meaning "thoroughly" and siccare meaning "to dry"

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a group of people considered to be on the fringes of respectable society. “In that 1957 film, Tony Curtis portrays Sidney Falco, a cheerfully amoral press agent navigating the cutthroat demimonde of New York's tabloid press"

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of or reminiscent of the novels of Charles Dickens, especially in suggesting the poor social conditions or comically repulsive characters that they portray. "the back streets of Dickensian London"

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The male head of a family or household. "at the meal, the story of the Passover is told by the paterfamilias"

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A peasant revolt against the nobility. The first jacquerie was an insurrection of peasants against the nobility in northeastern France in 1358, so-named from the nobles' habit of referring contemptuously to any peasant as "Jacques,". Often capitAlized

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The first jacquerie was an insurrection of peasants against the nobility in northeastern France in 1358, so-named from the nobles' habit of referring contemptuously to any peasant as "Jacques,". Often capitAlized

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a post of metal or wood on a wharf around which to fasten mooring lines 2 : BITT sense 1 3 chiefly British : any of a series of short posts set at intervals to delimit an area (such as a traffic island) or to exclude vehicles

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Downsloping is a weather phenomenon that occurs when warm, dry air moves down a mountainside or slope: When moist air is pushed over a mountain, the moisture is squeezed out, leaving dry air behind. This process is called downsloping. Chinook winds, which are common on the east side of the Rocky Mountains, are an example of downslope winds.

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There are two types of degree programs to become a physician in the U.S.—an MD (allopathic) degree and a DO (osteopathic) degree. Most people are more familiar with MD physicians, most likely because over 93 percent of physicians in the United States have MD degrees. he differences between osteopathic and allopathic degrees are centered on the basic philosophy of osteopathy. Osteopathic philosophy focuses on a holistic approach to practicing medicine, meaning treating the patient as a whole—not just the symptoms or injuries.

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Frederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, c. February 14, 1818[a] – February 20, 1895) was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He became the most important leader of the movement for African-American civil rights in the 19th century.

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Epistemology is the study of knowledge. Three epistemological factors that contribute to knowledge acquisition are truth, belief and justification.

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a sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen; an omen or portent.

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revise (an aspect of a fictional work) retrospectively, typically by introducing a piece of new information that imposes a different interpretation on previously described. "Fans were upset when the writers retconned the main character's romantic relationship to fit the new plot."

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1. a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.

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1. a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.

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Passover, or Pesach (PEH-sach) in Hebrew, commemorates the slavery of the Israelites in Egypt and their ultimate exodus to freedom. This story of redemption from slavery is the “master-story” of the Jewish People – a story that has shaped Jewish consciousness and values. It is just as relevant today for all humankind as it was 3,400 years ago. Scholars generally agree that the story of the Exodus is an origin myth rather than a historical reality.

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God appears to Moses as a burning bush. Tells him to confront the pharaoh about slavery God sends 10 plagues. Last is

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God appears to Moses as a burning bush. Tells him to confront the pharaoh about slavery God sends 10 plagues. Last is

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In each generation every person is obliged to feel as though he or she personally came out of Egypt. (Torah, Deuteronomy 16:14) The Exodus from Egypt occurs in every human being, in every era, in every year, and even every day.

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A "zone read" is a specific type of "read option" where the quarterback primarily reads one defender, usually the defensive end on the backside of the play, to decide whether to hand off the ball to the running back or keep it and run himself, while a "read option" can involve reading multiple defenders and potentially has a more complex decision-making process for the quarterback depending on the defensive alignment and player actions.

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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, incident on April 13, 1919, in which British troops fired on a large crowd of unarmed Indians in an open space known as the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar in the Punjab region (now in Punjab state) of India, killing several hundred people and wounding many hundreds more

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Brobdingnag is a fictional land that is occupied by giants, in Jonathan Swift's 1726 satirical novel Gulliver's Travels. Maybe near BC

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orthosomnia

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A demon from German legend. 16th century. Mephistopheles is associated with the Faust legend of an ambitious scholar, based on the historical Johann Georg Faust. In the legend, Faust makes a deal with the devil at the price of his soul, Mephistopheles acting as the devil's agent.

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Georg Faustus (sometimes also Georg Sebellicus Faustus (/ˈfaʊst/; c. 1480 or 1466 – c. 1541), known in English as John Faustus, was a German itinerant alchemist, astrologer, and magician of the German Renaissance. He was often called a conman and a heretic by the people of medieval Europe.

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Georg Faustus (sometimes also Georg Sebellicus Faustus (/ˈfaʊst/; c. 1480 or 1466 – c. 1541), known in English as John Faustus, was a German itinerant alchemist, astrologer, and magician of the German Renaissance. He was often called a conman and a heretic by the people of medieval Europe.

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-English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era. -foremost dramatist in London in the years just before his mysterious early death in 1593 -Some scholars also believe that he greatly influenced William Shakespeare,

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(1558–1603). the epoch in the Tudor period of the history of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I Historians often depict it as the golden age in English history - a renaissance that inspired national pride through classical ideals, international expansion, and naval triumph over Spain.

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The Tudors were a family of monarchs who ruled England from 1485 to 1603. The Tudor period was marked by significant change in England, including the Protestant Reformation, advancements in exploration, literature, and foreign trade

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The Tudors came to power in England in 1485 after Henry Tudor defeated King Richard III in the Battle of Bosworth Field. This victory ended the Wars of the Roses, a civil war between the House of Lancaster and the House of York.

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The Tudors came to power in England in 1485 after Henry Tudor defeated King Richard III in the Battle of Bosworth Field. This victory ended the Wars of the Roses, a civil war between the House of Lancaster and the House of York.

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In 1527, Henry VIII requested an annulment of his marriage, but Pope Clement VII refused. -In response, the Reformation Parliament (1529–1536) passed laws abolishing papal authority in England and declared Henry to be Supreme Head of the Church of England.

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-Catherine of Aragon -She gave birth to six children, but only one daughter, Mary, survived to adulthood. -Henry believed that God was punishing him for marrying his brother's widow, and that he needed to divorce Catherine to be acceptable to God again -ruled from 1509 to 1547

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James was the son of Mary, Queen of Scots, and a great-great-grandson of Henry VII, King of England and Lord of Ireland, and thus a potential successor to all three thrones. -King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the Scottish and English crowns on 24 March 1603 until his death in 1625. -Although he long tried to get both countries to adopt a closer political union, the kingdoms of Scotland and England remained sovereign states, with their own parliaments, judiciaries, and laws, ruled by James in personal union.

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- King of Scotland as James VI from 1567 - King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the Scottish and English crowns 1603 until his death in 1625. -James was the son of Mary, Queen of Scots, and a great-great-grandson of Henry VII, -Although he long tried to get both countries to adopt a closer political union, the kingdoms of Scotland and England remained sovereign states, with their own parliaments, judiciaries, and laws, ruled by James in personal union.

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Queen of Scotland from 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567. -The only surviving legitimate child of James V of Scotland, Mary was six days old when her father died and she inherited the throne -sent to France -Elizabeth had her confined in various castles and manor houses in the interior of England. -After eighteen-and-a-half years in captivity, Mary was found guilty of plotting to assassinate Elizabeth in 1586 and was beheaded -The early years of her personal rule were marked by pragmatism, tolerance, and moderation.

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tearful or given to weeping.

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When bees hold hands to make their honeycomb adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations.

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a sudden and complete change in one's beliefs, or a life-changing experience.

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Schmendrick" is a Yiddish word that means a foolish, stupid, or hapless person. It can also be used to describe someone who is a little bit of a jerk.

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"A dog's breakfast" is an idiom that describes something that is messy, disorganized, or poorly done. It's often used to describe a situation or a thing that looks like a mix of leftovers thrown together without any care or order.

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An apostate is someone who rejects their Christian faith entirely, while a heretic rejects one or more Christian doctrines.

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Solipsism is a philosophical theory that the self is all that exists, while narcissism is an excessive love of oneself. Solipsism can be characterized by feelings of loneliness and detachment, while narcissism can be characterized by arrogance, selfishness, and a lack of empathy.

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English statesman and lawyer who served as chief minister to King Henry VIII from 1534 to 1540. Cromwell was one of the most powerful proponents of the English Reformation.

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1. fought between Spain and the United States in 1898. 2. It began with the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in Cuba 3. resulted in the U.S. acquiring sovereignty over Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, and establishing a protectorate over Cuba. 4. It represented U.S. intervention in the Cuban War of Independence and Philippine Revolution, with the latter later leading to the Philippine–American War. 5. The Spanish–American War brought an end to almost four centuries of Spanish presence in the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific; 6. the United States meanwhile not only became a major world power, but also gained several island possessions spanning the globe, which provoked rancorous debate over the wisdom of expansionism.[16]

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Using a word associated with something to refer to that thing For example, calling the queen of England “the Crown” or “the White House” to mean “the US Government "news" to refer to a newspaper Using the phrase "lend me your ears" to ask for someone's attention Different than synedoche which uses a part of something to refer to the whole. Like car = set of wheels

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-Tennessee Williams. -First performed on Broadway In 1947. -a metaphor for the human condition and the power of desire -Blanche Dubois, southern Belle -The play’s title refers not only to a real streetcar line in New Orleans but also symbolically to the power of desire as the driving force behind the characters’ actions. -the line ends up Cemeteries

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For a rough estimation, multiply the square root of your height in meters by 3.57 to get the approximate distance to the horizon in meters

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For a quick estimate, you can roughly calculate the distance by multiplying your height in meters by 13, then taking the square root of that number to get the distance in kilometers.

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1.151 miles

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film noir, (French: “dark film”) style of filmmaking characterized by such elements as cynical heroes, stark lighting effects, frequent use of flashbacks, intricate plots, and an underlying existentialist philosophy. The genre was prevalent mostly in American crime dramas of the post-World War II

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Existentialism is a family of philosophical views and inquiry that study existence from the individual's perspective and explore the human struggle to lead an authentic life despite the apparent absurdity or incomprehensibility of the universe.[1][2][3] In examining meaning, purpose, and value, existentialist thought often includes concepts such as existential crises, angst, courage, and freedom.

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Existential crises are inner conflicts characterized by the impression that life lacks meaning and confusion about one's personal identity. Job loss, death of loved one

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a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, and public intellectual 1872-1970.

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Admixture is a minor ingredient, a smaller part of mixture, added to mixture. Admixtures can improve workability, setting time, and durability, adapting the concrete mix to different environments and project requirements.

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auctorial: of or relating to an author. Examples: "The capacity to tell a plain tale is the greatest of the auctorial gifts

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an essential condition; a thing that is absolutely necessary.

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Transgressive means going beyond what is acceptable or expected, or violating a rule or law. For example, letting a dog run on a tennis court where it's not allowed is transgressive.

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A Pharisee who persecuted Christians. Became a Christian apostle (c. 5 – c. 64/65 AD) who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century world.

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reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).

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A backdraft is a sudden, explosive combustion that occurs when fresh oxygen rapidly enters a confined space filled with hot, oxygen-depleted smoke from a fire, causing the unburned gases to ignite violently, essentially creating a "smoke explosion

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Yiddish word that means craziness, senseless behavior, or activity. It is often used in a lighthearted way. Synonyms for mishegoss: craziness, folly, foolery, and indulgence

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Pascal compares believing in God to placing a bet. He argues that believing in God is better than not believing because the potential rewards are infinite, while the potential losses are finite. Pascal suggests that a rational person should live their life as if God exists.

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an arrangement in which the supply chain of a company is integrated and owned by that company.

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government by the least suitable or competent citizens of a state. "the danger is that this will reduce us to kakistocracy"

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Rightward political shift. German From the Atlantic, feb 18, 2025.

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childishly silly and trivial. "you're making puerile excuses"

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the rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless: "they condemned the show for its cynicism and nihilism" similar: negativity cynicism philosophy extreme skepticism maintaining that nothing in the world has a real existence. historical the doctrine of an extreme Russian revolutionary party c.1900 which found nothing to approve of in the established social order.

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commissar is a political officer or official who enforces loyalty and political control in a military unit

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portmanteau of transgender and investigation) is a conspiracy theory that asserts that many celebrities and other prominent individuals are transgender (or, conversely, that some openly transgender celebrities are cisgender).[1]

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Cisgender (also styled as cisgendered and often shortened to cis) describes someone whose internal sense of gender corresponds with the sex the person was identified as having at birth.

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Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death in 1603. She was the last and longest reigning monarch of the House of Tudor. Elizabeth was the only surviving child of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. When Elizabeth was two years old, her parents' marriage was annulled, her mother was executed, and Elizabeth was declared illegitimate. Henry restored her to the line of succession when she was 10, via the Third Succession Act 1543.

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Existentialism assumes humans have free will and can create meaning by choosing values and acting on them. Existentialism can help people cope with anxiety and fear. Nihilism rejects the idea of free will and fundamental human qualities. Nihilism can lead to indifference, lack of motivation, and anxiety.

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A tautology is a statement or expression that is always true, regardless of interpretation, or a needless repetition of an idea.

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Existentialism is a European philosophy that started in the mid-1800s and hit its stride in the years around World War II. It has two parts: Life has no inherent meaning. Nothing we do matters in an absolute sense. There is no God, no objective morality, and no cosmic “purpose” in life. That’s OK. Or even better than okay, because it means that life can have the meaning that we give it—that we are more important than any pre-conceived notions about our lives. If you have only the first part and not the second, you’d be considered a nihilist; with both parts, you become an existentialist.

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1. something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity. "the halving of the automobile tax would provide a fillip to sales" Similar: stimulus stimulation stimulant boost encouragement incitement incentive impetus inducement motivation tonic uplift lift shot in the arm pick-me-up propel (a small object) with a flick of the finger.

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An amuse-bouche

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denoting or relating to a period of time characterized by sunny, cloudless weather, typically after a night of snowfall.

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About $3.00

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Little Tahoma Peak 11,138 feet

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. It is a vivid, often dramatic, verbal description of a visual work of art, either real or imagined. Thus, "an ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art."

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Nativism is the political policy of promoting or protecting the interests of native-born or indigenous people over those of immigrants, including the support of anti-immigration and immigration-restriction measures.

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