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newel n	help, file
A central pillar around which a staircase spirals. A sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.
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fubsy adj	help, file
(UK) Short and stout; low and wide.
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reminisce v	help, file
To recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically. To talk or write about memories of the past, especially pleasant memories.
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affable adj	help, file
Friendly, courteous, sociable; receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner. Mild; benign.
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pannier n	help, file
A large basket or bag fastened, usually in pairs, to the back of a bicycle or pack animal, or carried in pairs over the shoulders. A decorative basket for the display of flowers or fruits. One of a pair of hoops formerly used to expand the volume of a woman's skirt to either side.
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interject v	help, file
To insert something between other things. To interpose oneself; to intervene.
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nephric adj	help, file
Relating to or connected with a kidney.
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camber n	help, file
A slight convexity of the surface of a road, ship's deck, etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides. The slope of a curved road, such that the outside is higher than the inside.
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Luddite n	help, file
Any of a group of early 19th century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood. (by extension) Someone who opposes technological change.
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sibilant adj	help, file
Characterized by a hissing sound such as the "s" or "sh" in sash or surge.
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actuate v	help, file
To activate, or to put into motion; to animate. To incite to action; to motivate.
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demure adj	help, file
Quiet, modest, reserved, or serious.
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go the extra mile v	help, file
(idiomatic) To make an extra effort; to do a particularly good job.
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photogenic adj	help, file
Generated or caused by light. Producing or emitting light, phosphorescent. Looking good when photographed.
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brigand n	help, file
An outlaw or bandit.
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Philistine n	help, file
A person from ancient Philistia. A person who lacks appreciation of art or culture.
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errhine adj	help, file
Causing an increase in mucus within the nose, and hence causing one to sneeze.
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virgule n	help, file
The diagonal slash character: / .
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belittle v	help, file
To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.
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rational adj	help, file
Reasonable; not absurd, foolish, emotional, or fanciful. Capable of reasoning. (arithmetic) Capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.
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conniption n	help, file
(informal) A fit of anger or panic; conniption fit. A fit of laughing; convulsion.
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tout v	help, file
To flaunt; to publicise; to boast or brag; to promote.
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googol num	help, file
The number 10100, written as 1 followed by 100 zeros.
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overstate v	help, file
To exaggerate; to state or claim too much.
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statutory adj	help, file
Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a written law.
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eager beaver n	help, file
One (especially a child) who is very excited or enthusiastic to begin a task.
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circumnavigate v	help, file
To travel completely around somewhere or something, especially by sail. To circumvent or bypass.
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humdrum adj	help, file
Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.
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waddle v	help, file
To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.
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mansuetude n	help, file
(archaic) gentleness, meekness.
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dilapidate v	help, file
To fall into ruin or disuse. To cause to become ruined or put into disrepair. To squander or waste.
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