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- AMOEBAA member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.
- ASYLUMA place of safety or refuge.
- AXONA nerve fibre which is a long slender projection of a nerve cell, and which conducts nerve impulses away from the body of the cell to a synapse.
- COFFERA strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
- DIATOMAny of a group of minute unicellular algae having a siliceous covering of great delicacy, now categorized as class Diatomophyceae or division Bacillariophyta.
- DOGMAAn authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support
- DOGMATICAdhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
- FRENETICFrenzied and frantic, harried; having extreme enthusiasm or energy.
- GEODEA nodule of stone having a cavity lined with mineral or crystal matter on the inside wall.
- GRAFTA small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of
- HEDONISTSomeone devoted to hedonism.
- HYENAAny of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
- LITURGYA predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion; a book in which they are recorded.
- LYCOPODIUMA club moss of the genus Lycopodium.
- NEFARIOUSSinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.
- ODOMETERAn instrument, usually embedded within the speedometer of a vehicle, that measures the distance the vehicle has traveled since production.
- PEONYA flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers.
- PETROLA fluid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of octane, commonly used as a motor fuel.
- PHANTASMSomething seen but having no physical reality; a phantom or apparition.
- PNEUMATICOf, relating to, or resembling air or other gases
- POLYMATHA person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.
- PSYLLIUMAny of several plants of Plantago subg. Psyllium.
- SLANDERA false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.
- SYMBIOTICOf, or relating to symbiosis; living together.
- TOMEOne in a series of volumes.
- TOXICHaving a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.
- TROPHICOf or pertaining to nutrition.
- OUSTERA putting out of possession; dispossession; ejection.
- CIPHERA numeric character.
- KISMETFate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.
- BOBASynonym of tapioca pearl.
- AIOLIA type of sauce made from garlic and olive oil, often with egg and lemon juice and similar to mayonnaise.
- BAUDA unit of data transmission symbol rate; the number of signalling events per second.
- BRIEAn originally French variety of soft cheese made from cow's milk.
- BUTTEAn isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top.
- EPIDERMThe epidermis.
- ESCARPMENTA steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach.
- ESPRITSpirit, enthusiasm.
- FONDUEA dish made of melted cheese, or chocolate etc., or of a boiling liquid into which food can be dipped.
- FRESNELA unit of frequency equal to 10 hertz, or one terahertz.
- TITRATETo ascertain the amount of a constituent in a solution (or other mixture) by measuring the volume of a known concentration (the "standard solution") needed to complete a reaction.
- VANDALA person who needlessly destroys, defaces, or damages things, especially other people's property.
- VELOURA knit fabric similar to velvet, but usually somewhat coarser.
- BISMUTHA chemical element (symbol Bi) with an atomic number of 83: a brittle silvery-white metal. An atom of this element.
- DOCENTInstructive; that teaches.
- WONDERFULTending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary.
- MAVENAn expert in a given field; also, a person who is interested in and knowledgeable about a particular activity or thing; an aficionado.
- FLEDGETo care for a young bird until it is capable of flight.
- BEVELAn edge that is canted, one that is not a 90-degree angle; a chamfer.
- CONDOMA flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way t
- GELATINA protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.
- LUMBERWood sawn into planks or otherwise prepared for sale or use, especially as a building material.
- OPERAA theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance; usually, one sung-through, based on classical music and seen as more artistic and formalized than other forms o
- SCAMPIA Norway lobster, a langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus). The battered or breaded tails of this species, usually served with chips.
- KIMONOA traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.
- ADMONISHTo inform or notify of a fault; to rebuke in a serious tone; to tell off.
- ADVENTArrival; onset; a time when something first comes or appears; the time when it is approaching.
- AMOEBICRelating to, or caused by an amoeba.
- ATROCIOUSFrightful, evil, cruel, or monstrous.
- AVAILTo turn to the advantage of. [ with of]
- AVIANCharacteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures.
- BIFURCATEDDivided into two branches.
- BIPEDAn animal, being, or construction that goes about on two feet (or two legs).
- BOTULISMPoisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food.
- CORPULENTLarge in body; fat; overweight.
- COUPA quick, brilliant, and highly successful act.
- CURMUDGEONAn ill-tempered person full of stubborn ideas or opinions, often an older man.
- DEITYSynonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god.
- DELUGEA great flood or rain.
- DETERTo prevent something from happening.
- DEVOURTo eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.
- DOMINOA tile divided into two squares, each having 0 to 6 (or sometimes more) dots or pips (as in dice), used in the game of dominoes.
- ENMITYThe quality of being an enemy; a hostile or unfriendly disposition.
- EXCELTo surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.
- EXHUMETo dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter.
- FACETIOUSTreating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.
- FIBULAAn ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin.
- FIDUCIARYRelating to an entity that owes to another good faith, accountability and trust, often in the context of trusts and trustees.
- FISSUREA long, narrow crack or opening made by breaking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.
- FULMINATETo make a verbal attack.
- INERTUnable to move or act; inanimate.
- LESIONA wound or injury.
- LIGANDA molecule or moiety (ion, functional group, or radical) that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex; as, especially: (coordination chemistry) Such an entity tha
- LIGATETo bind with a ligature or bandage.
- LUDICROUSIdiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny; amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.
- MEDICINALHaving the properties of medicine, or pertaining to medicine; medical.
- MILIEUAn environment or setting; a medium; environs
- OBSIDIANA type of naturally occurring black glass produced by volcanoes.
- OBSOLETENo longer in use or no longer useful; now disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer, better, or more fashionable); outmoded.
- OMINOUSOf or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.
- PATERFather.
- PATERNALOf or pertaining to one's father, his genes, his relatives, or his side of a family.
- PELOTONA group of riders formed during a cycling road race; especially, the main group of riders; the pack.
- PEONA lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
- PEWTERAn alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
- PLAIDA type of twilled woollen cloth, often with a tartan or chequered pattern.
- PRUDEA person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.
- PUGNACIOUSNaturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
- PULCHRITUDEPhysical beauty.
- PUTRIDRotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction.