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a nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Africa, with a long snout and a diet primarily consisting of ants and termites.
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a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one
noun
a characteristic that deviates from the normal type
noun
The removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes.
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The surgical removal of body tissue.
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a change in a vowel sound that indicates a grammatical contrast, such as sing, sang, sung in English.
noun
the act of renouncing or rejecting something; self-denial.
adjective
causing moral revulsion; very bad or unpleasant.
verb
to abolish or annul by authoritative action
verb
to treat as nonexistent
noun
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment.
adjective
not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking
noun
A style of writing or speaking characteristic of academics, often considered unnecessarily complex or pedantic.
noun
Descendants of French colonists who settled in Acadia during the 17th and 18th centuries, now part of the Canadian Maritime provinces.
verb
to make something more noticeable or prominent
noun
the accumulation or increase of something over time, especially payments or benefits.
verb
to gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of something
noun
a sharpness or bitterness of manner or tone
noun
the quality of being sour or harsh in taste
adjective
without color; relating to or denoting lenses that transmit light without separating it into colors.
adjective
relating to sound or the sense of hearing
noun
the properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it
verb
To accept something reluctantly but without protest.
adjective
Relating to or affecting the peripheral parts of the body, such as the limbs, fingers, or ears.
noun
sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
noun
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.
noun
a system of complementary medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles, used to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
noun
The transpose of the cofactor matrix of a given square matrix.
verb
to earnestly request or urge someone to do something
noun
The period of life when a child develops into an adult.
noun
The state or process of growing up.
noun
A stage of development prior to maturity.
noun
excessive admiration or praise
adjective
Relating to or acting as an advocate.
noun
A system of physical conditioning involving exercises that are strenuously performed so as to cause a marked temporary increase in respiration and heart rate.
adjective
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
verb
To confirm or assess the value of something, especially in a legal context.
noun
a small dog of a breed with a wiry coat and a monkey-like expression.
adjective
engaged to be married
verb
to officially attach or connect (a subsidiary group or a person) to an organization.
noun
a person or organization officially attached to a larger body.
adjective
having a great deal of money; wealthy.
noun
a tributary stream.
noun
An Italian dessert consisting of a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso.
noun
a person from Afghanistan or of Afghan descent
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a woolen blanket or shawl, typically knitted or crocheted in colorful patterns
noun
A statue or image, especially one used as an offering to a deity.
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a variegated chalcedony showing curved, colored bands or other markings.
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a playing marble made of this substance or of glass in imitation of it.
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a succulent plant with rosettes of narrow spiny leaves and tall flower spikes, native to the southern US and tropical America.
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The doctrine that English culture is superior.
noun
the act of increasing the power, status, or wealth of something or someone
adjective
Lacking a tongue.
noun
a sore or inflammation around a fingernail or toenail; a hangnail.
adjective
relating to or characterized by conflict or hostility
adjective
pertaining to athletic contests or the struggle for victory
noun
An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn't be available if things go wrong.
noun
a sauce made of garlic and olive oil, often with egg yolk, and used in Mediterranean cuisine.
adverb, adjective
with hands on the hips and elbows turned outward
conjunction
although; even though
noun
the provision of nourishment or other necessities of life.
adjective
Causing a reaction in sensitive individuals
