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- AMORPHOUSLacking a definite form or clear shape.
- AMPHIOXUSThe lancelet, particularly of the genus Branchiostoma.
- AURAA subtle emanation or exhalation of any substance, such as an aroma or odour.
- BOTANICOf or pertaining to botany.
- CISTERNA reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
- CONICSynonym of conical.
- DAISA raised platform in a room for a high table, a seat of honour, a throne, or other dignified occupancy, such as ancestral statues; a similar platform supporting a lectern, pulpit,
- DIAPHANOUSTransparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
- EPONYMOUSOf, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym.
- GYROSCOPEAn apparatus composed of a wheel which spins inside of a frame (gimbal) and causes the balancing of the frame in any direction or position. In the form of a gyroscopic stabilizer,
- HUBRISTICOf or relating to hubris (“excessive arrogance or pride, or presumption”); hence, overly arrogant or proud, or presumptuous, especially in a disdainful or rude manner.
- PROSODYThe study of rhythm, intonation, stress, and related attributes in speech.
- PSEUDONYMA fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.
- SARDONICScornfully mocking or cynical.
- TIMPANIThe set of precision kettledrums in an orchestra.
- XENOGAMIESThe transfer of pollen from the anthers of one plant to the stigma of another; cross-pollination.
- SABLEA small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur.
- FOIBLEA quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
- GELATINOUSJelly-like.
- GEODESICThe shortest curve between two points on a specific surface.
- KAPUTOut of order; not working.
- TACITURNSilent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
- TANNICPertaining to, containing, or obtained from tannin.
- THEREMINAn electronic musical instrument that generates sound of varying pitch and volume depending on the proximity of the musician’s hands to two antennas mounted on the instrument.
- BUXOMHaving a full, voluptuous figure, especially possessing large breasts.
- DOCENTInstructive; that teaches.
- NOSHFood.
- PHYLOGENETICOf, or relating to phylogeny or phylogenetics.
- VAINGLORYExcessive vanity.
- GOYIMplural of goy
- GELTA lunatic.
- BOTULINUMAn anaerobic soil bacterium, Clostridium botulinum, that secretes the toxin botulin
- BUBONICOf or pertaining to buboes.
- CAVERNOUSResembling a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere.
- CREPITUSGrating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints.
- DEPOSITORYA place where something is deposited, as for storage, safekeeping, or preservation.
- DEUCEA card with two pips, one of four in a standard deck of playing cards.
- DEXTEROUSSkillful with one's hands.
- DORSALWith respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate. Relating to the top surface of the foot or hand. Produced using
- DOWAGERA widow holding property or title derived from her late husband.
- EXCULPATORYTending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing.
- EXULTTo rejoice; to be very happy, especially in triumph; to triumph (over).
- FEBRILEFeverish, or having a high temperature.
- FECUNDHighly fertile; able to produce offspring.
- FETIDFoul-smelling, stinking.
- FILIGREEA delicate and intricate ornamentation made from platinum, gold or silver (or sometimes other metal) twisted wire.
- FLUXThe act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream.
- FUNICULAROf, pertaining to, resembling, or powered by a rope or cable.
- JOCULARHumorous, amusing or joking.
- MAUDLINThe Magdalene; Mary Magdalene.
- MILIEUAn environment or setting; a medium; environs
- MORIBUNDApproaching death; about to die; dying; expiring.
- NODEA knot, knob, protuberance or swelling.
- PECUNIOUSWith money, wealthy; financially independent.
- PERNICIOUSCausing much harm in a subtle way.
- PITUITARYOf or relating to the pituitary gland.
- PLEURISYInflammation of lung pleura.
- PRIVYPrivate, exclusive; not public; one's own.
- PROFLIGATEInclined to waste resources or behave extravagantly.
- PUCEA brownish-purple color, sometimes more or less deep red or grayish.
- PUGNACITYThe act or characteristic of being aggressive or combative.
- QUOTIDIANHappening every day; daily.
- REDUXOf a topic, redone, restored, brought back, or revisited.
- SEGUETo move smoothly from one state or subject to another.
- SEPULCHREA burial chamber.
- SEQUENTIALSucceeding or following in order.
- SIMULACRAplural of simulacrum.
- SPUTUMMatter coughed up and expectorated from the mouth, composed of saliva and discharges from the respiratory passages such as mucus, phlegm or pus.
- STRIGILA grooming tool used to scrape away dead skin, oil, dirt, etc.
- VICIOUSViolent, destructive and cruel.
- VISCOUNTA member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.
- VOCIFERATETo cry out with vehemence
- VOCIFEROUSMaking or characterized by a noisy outcry; clamorous.
- WYVERNA draconian creature possessing wings, only two legs and usually a barbed tail.
- CUBBYA small, confined space.
- FISHMONGERA person who sells fish.
- MIDWIFERYThe practice and science of being a midwife.
- PEEVISHConstantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
- PITEOUSLYIn a piteous manner; pathetically; plaintively.
- PLODA slow or labored walk or other motion or activity.
- SLOVENA habitually dirty or untidy man or boy; the male equivalent of slattern, or slut.
- SCHLEPTo carry, drag, or lug.
- TUNICA garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles.
- GALOSHAn overshoe or boot worn in wet weather: A waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow. A waterproof rubber boot, intended to be worn in wet or muddy condition
- MASONRYThe art or occupation of a mason.
- SCRYTo magically or supernaturally look into or (as an entertainer) predict (the future), using crystal balls or other objects.
- SORELA young buck in the third year.
- WHOOPA loud, eager cry, usually of joy.
- BALKAn uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing.
- BROGUEA strong dialectal accent, usually Irish or Scottish.
- MENSCHA person of strength, integrity, and honor or compassion; a gentleman.
- CHURLA free peasant (as opposed to a serf) of the lowest rank, below an earl and a thane; a freeman; also , a person without royal or noble status; a commoner. A bondman or serf.
- HILTThe handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.
- HUCKSTERA peddler or hawker, who sells small items, either door-to-door, from a stall, or in the street.
- MENDACITYThe fact or condition of being untruthful; dishonesty.
- PREENA forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
- PUNYOf inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak.
- RIBALDCoarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing; referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.
- SPAKEQuiet; tame.
- WROUGHTHaving been worked or prepared somehow.