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02/11/2009

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anachronism
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n. The placing of some person or thing out of its proper historical place --- A person or thing that is or seems to be out of its proper time in history.
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Apiary
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n. A place where bees are raised for their honey
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archetype
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n. The original model from which others are made or developed---Patterns of myth and ritual that occurred repeatedly in diverse cultures throughout time.
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carcinogen
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n. a substance that causes cancer
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checkered
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adj. Marked by frequent changes of situation; full of ups and downs.
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Cornucopia
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n. A goat's horn, or a straw container shaped like it, filled with produce from the harvest; a horn of plenty. ---An enormous store; an abundance.
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devolve
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v To pass on or be passed on to.
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equitable
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adj. Fair to all concerned.
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exigencies
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n pl. Demands; requirements.
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fatalism
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n. The belief that fate determines everything and one cannot influence the outcome of particular events.
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gustatory
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adj. Relating to the sense of taste.
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minutiae
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n pl. small details
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motley
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adj composed of many different kinds or types; diverse
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prospectus
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n. A printed statement, given to potential buyers, describing a business or investment opportunity.
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vernal
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adj. of or relating to the spring.
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