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gutta-percha (noun)
Def: rubbery substance made from the milky juice of various Malaysian trees

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mugwump (noun)
Def: a person who is unable to make up his or her mind on an issue

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chartaceous (adjective)
Def: papery

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roc (noun)
Def: a bird in Arabian mythology of enormous size and strength

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mundify (verb)
Def: to cleanse or purify

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unalienable (adjective)
Def: not capable of being taken away, denied, or transferred

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afterclap (noun)
Def: an unexpected repercussion

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harrumph (verb)
Def: to clear one's throat in a self-important manner

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tagliatelle (noun)
Def: egg noodles cut in long, flat pieces

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scrimshank (verb)
Def: to avoid one's obligations or share of work

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yen (noun)
Def: a desire or craving

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debonair (adjective)
Def: courteous, gracious, and having a sophisticated charm

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gad (verb)
Def: to move restlessly or aimlessly from one place to another

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pied-à-terre (noun)
Def: a house or apartment for part-time or temporary use

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chatoyant (adjective)
Def: changing in luster or color

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heyday (noun)
Def: a stage or period of greatest strength or success

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whitherward (adverb)
Def: toward what place; in what direction

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burnish (verb)
Def: to polish and make shiny

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gainsay (verb)
Def: to deny, dispute, or contradict

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obi (noun)
Def: a long, broad sash tied about the waist over a Japanese kimono

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favonian (adjective)
Def: (especially of wind) mild, favorable, or auspicious