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supine
failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakenss or indolence; lying face upward
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philately
- 1. the collecting of stamps and other postal matter as a hobby or an investment
- 2. the study of postage stamps, etc.
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nuncupative
declared orally, as opposed to writing, esp. by a mortally wounded soldier or sailor
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mete
dispense or allot justic, a punishment, or harsh treatment
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pejorative
expressing contempt or disapproval
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saturnine
(of a person or their manner) slow and gloomy :
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procrustean
(esp. of a framework or system) enforcing uniformity or conformity without regard to natural variation or individuality
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dulcify
sweeten; calm or soothe
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apogee
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is furthest from the earth.
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perigee
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the earth
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georgic
a poem or book dealing with agriculture or rural topics
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mellifluous
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear
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stygian
poetic/literary: very dark
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pied
having two or more different colors
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oppugn
call into question the truth or validity of.
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perjury
willfully tell an untruth when giving evidence to a court; commit perjury.
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