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mumpsimus n	help, file
A person who obstinately adheres to old ways despite clear evidence of being wrong. An obvious error that is obstinately repeated despite correction.
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stultify v	help, file
To cause to appear foolish or incompetent. To deprive of strength or efficacy; make useless or worthless.
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3

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lexeme n	help, file
(linguistics) The abstract unit of vocabulary, roughly corresponding to the set of inflected forms from the same lemma.
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sectarian adj	help, file
Of or relating to a sect. Dogmatic or partisan. Narrow-minded or bigoted.
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ostensibly adv	help, file
Seemingly, apparently, reputedly.
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jettison v	help, file
To eject from a watercraft or aircaft in order to lighten the load. To discard as useless or defective.
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hypochondriac adj	help, file
Pertaining to or affected by a psychological disorder characterized by a persistent feeling that one is ill.
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pot calling the kettle black idiom	help, file
A situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares.
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capitulate v	help, file
To end all resistance; to give up or surrender.
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torus n	help, file
(geometry) A three-dimensional shape consisting of a ring with a circular cross-section. (architecture) A molding which projects at the base of a column and above the plinth.
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rugose adj	help, file
Wrinkled; covered with creases or ridges.
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coquetry n	help, file
Attempts to attract admiration or notice, for the mere gratification of vanity; flirting.
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flabellum n	help, file
A large fan used for religious ceremonies. (anatomy) Any fan-shaped structure.
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fey adj	help, file
Magical or fairylike. Doomed to die.
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germane adj	help, file
Relevant to the topic being discussed or considered.
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subtlety n	help, file
The quality or fact of being subtle or barely noticed. An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction. An ornate medieval illusion dish, made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
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plutocracy n	help, file
Government by the wealthy. A controlling class of the wealthy.
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pootle v	help, file
To wander or ramble, such as by walking or riding.
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troglodyte n	help, file
A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes. (by extension) Anything that lives underground. (idiomatic) A reclusive, reactionary or out-of-date person, especially if brutish.
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bona fide adj	help, file
Done in good faith. Genuine; not counterfeit.
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kink v	help, file
To form a tight curl or bend in a length of thin material.
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22

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contemporaneously adv	help, file
In the same period of time; during the same historical era.
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23

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djinn n	help, file
(Islam) An invisible spirit that influences mankind by appearing in human or animal form. A supernatural being with extraordinary powers that usually takes a human form and serves its summoner; a genie.
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sardonic adj	help, file
Scornfully mocking or cynical; disdainful.
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onychophagist n	help, file
A person who bites his or her own fingernails.
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puckish adj	help, file
Mischievous; impish; excessively playful.
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crepuscular adj	help, file
Of or related to twilight. (zoology) Active at or around the time of sunset or sunrise.
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schism n	help, file
A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord. A formal division or split within a religious body.
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mardy adj	help, file
(UK) Sulky or whining; non-cooperative.
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differentiate v	help, file
To show or illustrate the distinction between two things. To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate. (biology) To produce distinct organs or parts by a process of development. (mathematics) To calculate the derivative of a function.
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