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epigenetic (adjective)
Def: noting or pertaining to the process by which the expression of genetic information is modified on a molecular level without a change to the DNA sequence.

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Janus word (noun)
Def: a word that has opposite or nearly opposite meanings.

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acmesthesia (noun)
Def: awareness of sharp points through the sense of touch without experiencing pain.

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eristic (adjective)
Def: pertaining to controversy or disputation; controversial.

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germinant (adjective)
Def: beginning to grow or develop.

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horchata (noun)
Def: a chilled drink of Spain and Latin America, made from rice milk or any of various nut milks, sweetened and typically flavored with cinnamon or vanilla.

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steppe (noun)
Def: an extensive plain, especially one without trees.

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jeu d'esprit (noun)
Def: a witticism.

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malinger (verb)
Def: to pretend illness, especially in order to shirk one's duty, avoid work, etc.

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snye (noun)
Def: a side-channel, especially one that later rejoins the main stream.

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schmatte (noun)
Def: an old ragged garment; tattered article of clothing.

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bombogenesis (noun)
Def: the process in which the air pressure in the center of a cyclone rapidly drops, potentially producing hurricane-force winds with very heavy rain or snow.

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asinine (adjective)
Def: foolish, unintelligent, or silly.

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welkin (noun)
Def: the sky; the vault of heaven.

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dithyrambic (adjective)
Def: of, relating to, or of the nature of an impassioned oration.

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nainsook (noun)
Def: a fine, soft-finished cotton fabric, usually white, used for lingerie and infants' wear.

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sklent (verb)
Def: to deviate from a straight course.

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sitzmark (noun)
Def: a sunken area in the snow marking a backward fall of a skier.

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paresthesia (noun)
Def: an abnormal sensation, as prickling, itching, etc.

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ewer (noun)
Def: a pitcher with a wide spout.

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leveret (noun)
Def: a young hare.