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sinecure n
A position that requires no work but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job
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interpose v
To insert something (or oneself) between other things. To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment
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apothecary n
A person who makes and provides/sells drugs and/or medicines
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traduce v
To malign a person or entity by making malicious and false or defamatory statements
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biotic adj
Of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms
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redound v
To result in, to contribute to (a consequence). To attach, come back, accrue. (obsolete, of liquid) To swell, surge up
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approbative adj
Expressing approval. Sanctioning officially, giving authorization or approval to something
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isometric adj
Of, or exhibiting equality in dimensions. Of, or being a geometric system of three equal axes lying at right angles to each other. (physiology) Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same. (physics, of a thermodynamic process) Taking place at constant volume as a result of being confined by rigid boundaries
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nostrum n
A medicine or remedy in conventional use which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects
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deltiology n
The study and collection of postcards
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peremptory adj
Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal. Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dogmatic
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luthier n
A person who makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instruments, such as lutes, violins, and guitars
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emvowel v
(dated, humorous) To replace a portion of a person's name with a dash in printing, in order to avoid libel
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semese adj
Half-eaten
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hollow leg n
Capacity to eat large quantities. Ability or tendency to drink large quantities of alcohol
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palliate v
To lessen the severity of; to extenuate. To cause to seem less serious. To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate
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dalliance n
A wasting of time in idleness or trifles. Playful flirtation; amorous play
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lenticular adj
Of or pertaining to a lens. Shaped like a biconvex lens
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quango n
An organization that, although financed by a government, acts independently of it
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counterplot v
To form a plot or plan in opposition to the actions of another
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flyblown adj
Contaminated with flyblows. Tainted
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ortolan n
A small European migratory bunting, Emberiza hortulana, once eaten whole as a delicacy
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raccoon n
A nocturnal omnivore, originally of Northern America, typically with a mixture of grayish fur, a mask-like marking around the eyes, and a striped tail. Any mammal of the genus Procyon
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diffidently adv
In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself
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reprobate adj
Rejected by God; damned, sinful. Immoral, having no religious or principled character
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brachyuran adj
Of or pertaining to crabs
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equipage n
Equipment or supplies, especially military ones. A type of horse-drawn carriage
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tipple v
To sell alcoholic liquor by retail. To drink too much alcohol
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soporific adj
Tending to induce sleep
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