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meliorism (noun)
Def: the doctrine that the world tends to become better or may be made better by human effort.
meliorism (noun)
Def: the doctrine that the world tends to become better or may be made better by human effort.
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varmint (noun)
Def: an objectionable or undesirable animal, usually predatory, as a coyote or bobcat.
varmint (noun)
Def: an objectionable or undesirable animal, usually predatory, as a coyote or bobcat.
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diphthongize (verb (used with object))
Def: to change into or pronounce as one unsegmentable, gliding speech sound, as the oi sound of toy and boil.
diphthongize (verb (used with object))
Def: to change into or pronounce as one unsegmentable, gliding speech sound, as the oi sound of toy and boil.
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macadamize (verb (used with object))
Def: to pave by laying and compacting successive layers of broken stone, often with asphalt or hot tar.
macadamize (verb (used with object))
Def: to pave by laying and compacting successive layers of broken stone, often with asphalt or hot tar.
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krumkake (noun)
Def: a very large, thin traditional Scandinavian cookie prepared by pouring batter into an appliance much like a waffle iron and then rolling the warm cookie around a cone form.
krumkake (noun)
Def: a very large, thin traditional Scandinavian cookie prepared by pouring batter into an appliance much like a waffle iron and then rolling the warm cookie around a cone form.
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musaceous (adjective)
Def: of or relating to the fruit of the tropical treelike plants of the banana family, especially bananas and plantains.
musaceous (adjective)
Def: of or relating to the fruit of the tropical treelike plants of the banana family, especially bananas and plantains.
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brattice (noun)
Def: any temporary wooden fortification, especially at the top of a wall.
brattice (noun)
Def: any temporary wooden fortification, especially at the top of a wall.
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muon (noun)
Def: a subatomic particle similar in most respects to the electron except that it is unstable, it may be positively charged, and its mass is approximately 207 times greater.
muon (noun)
Def: a subatomic particle similar in most respects to the electron except that it is unstable, it may be positively charged, and its mass is approximately 207 times greater.
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cognoscenti (plural noun)
Def: persons who have superior knowledge and understanding of a particular field, especially in the fine arts, literature, and world of fashion.
cognoscenti (plural noun)
Def: persons who have superior knowledge and understanding of a particular field, especially in the fine arts, literature, and world of fashion.
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juku (noun)
Def: a school, attended in addition to one's regular school, where students prepare for college entrance examinations.
juku (noun)
Def: a school, attended in addition to one's regular school, where students prepare for college entrance examinations.
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juku (noun)
Def: a school, attended in addition to one's regular school, where students prepare for college entrance examinations.
juku (noun)
Def: a school, attended in addition to one's regular school, where students prepare for college entrance examinations.
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chaise longue (noun)
Def: a chair, with or without arms, for reclining, having a seat lengthened to form a complete leg rest and sometimes an adjustable back.
chaise longue (noun)
Def: a chair, with or without arms, for reclining, having a seat lengthened to form a complete leg rest and sometimes an adjustable back.
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tessellate (verb)
Def: to form of small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern.
tessellate (verb)
Def: to form of small squares or blocks, as floors or pavements; form or arrange in a checkered or mosaic pattern.