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euxinia (noun)
Def: anoxia, or depletion of oxygen, in a body of water, along with a high level of hydrogen sulfide, a condition toxic to aquatic organisms.

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paludal (adjective)
Def: of or relating to marshes.

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disjecta membra (plural noun)
Def: scattered members; disjointed portions or parts.

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guerdon (noun)
Def: a reward, recompense, or requital.

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teapoy (noun)
Def: a small three-legged table or stand.

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sardonic (adjective)
Def: characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; sneering; cynical.

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rebec (noun)
Def: a Renaissance fiddle with a pear-shaped body tapering into a neck that ends in a sickle-shaped or scroll-shaped pegbox.

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makai (adverb)
Def: toward or by the sea; seaward.

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Saturnian (adjective)
Def: prosperous, happy, or peaceful.

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communiqué (noun)
Def: an official bulletin or communication, usually to the press or public.

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saber (noun)
Def: a heavy, one-edged sword, usually slightly curved, used especially by cavalry.

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paso doble (noun)
Def: a two-step, especially one done to Latin American rhythms.

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disambiguate (verb (used with object))
Def: to remove the ambiguity from; make unambiguous.

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tatterdemalion (adjective)
Def: ragged; unkempt or dilapidated.

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nurturance (noun)
Def: warm and affectionate physical and emotional support and care.

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porphyry (noun)
Def: a very hard rock, anciently quarried in Egypt, having a dark, purplish-red groundmass containing small crystals of feldspar.

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auriferous (adjective)
Def: yielding or containing gold.

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colcannon (noun)
Def: an Irish dish made of cabbage, kale, or other greens, and potatoes boiled and mashed together.

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tantivy (interjection)
Def: used as a hunting cry when the chase is at full speed.

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baksheesh (noun)
Def: a tip, present, or gratuity.

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bilious (adjective)
Def: extremely unpleasant or distasteful.