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11/15/2010

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Epaulet
Definition
A band of fabric, often attached with a button, that adorns the shoulders of a jacket or coat
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Runic
Definition
Runes are any characters from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages. A poem or an incantation of mysterious significance, especially a magic charm.
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Tidy
Definition
Arranged neatly and in order
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Cessation
Definition
Stop or Pause
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Labile
Definition
Susceptible to change; unstable
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Nugatory
Definition
of no real value; trifling; worthless. Inconsequential
of no force or effect; ineffective; futile; vain.
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Bent
Definition
To have a talent for (a bent for music)
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Writ
Definition
A formal written order issued by a body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction
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Fetid
Definition
Having a heavy offensive smell
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Travesty
Definition
A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations; parody
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Improbity
Definition
Lack of honesty or moral scruples / perseverance
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Celerity
Definition
Speed
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Insalubrious
Definition
Unhealthy
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Clement
Definition
Favorable (ant-inclement)
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Providence
Definition
foresight or economy
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Xenophobic
Definition
Afraid of strangers
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Pervasive
Definition
found everywhere
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Libertine
Definition
Free from restraint (particularly moral or sexual restraint)
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Scotch
Definition
To put and end to; crush; stamp out
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Philatelist
Definition
One who studies stamps and postal history
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Numismatist
Definition
One who collects or studies coins
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Arable
Definition
capable of being farmed productively
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Discomfit
Definition
Make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed
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Forestall
Definition
prevent: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
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Embroider
Definition
Stiching a design onto cloth
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Chase
Definition
To decorate metal by engraving or embossing
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Interregnum
Definition
A period of temporary suspension of the usual functions of government or control.
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Rebus
Definition
A representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols, often presented as a puzzle.
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Adulation
Definition
Excessive flattery or admiration
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Largess
Definition
Generosity in the giving of gifts or money; The gifts or money given in such a way; A benevolent demeanor
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Commensurate
Definition
Corresponding in size or degree or extent; "pay should be commensurate with the time worked"
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Cornucopia
Definition
A horn overflowing with food; a symbol of abundance; an inexhaustible store
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Mace
Definition
A symbol of authority; a medieval weapon
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Altruistic
Definition
Selfless
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Paucity
Definition
Smallness of #
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Paucity
Definition
Smallness of number
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Puissance
Definition
Strength/Power
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Profligate
Definition
Wildly extravagant
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Ethos
Definition
The distinguishing characteristics/nature of a person, group or institution
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Agog
Definition
Full of intense interest or excitement
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Din
Definition
A loud continued noise (noun), To make a loud noise (verb)
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Baleful
Definition
Deadly or pernicious in influence
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Verdant
Definition
Green in color; unripe; unexperienced
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Sere
Definition
Dried and withered
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