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cariogenic (adj): causing the development of caries (tooth decay)
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comestibles (n pl): edibles; food
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eleemosynary (adj): of, relating to, or supported by alms; charitable; philanthropic
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extrapolate (v): estimate or infer unknown information by extending or projecting known information
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gorge (v): stuff (oneself); eat greedily
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hawk (n): person who advocates immediate firm action, including the use of force, to resolve international crises
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hype (n): exaggerated claims, especially in advertising; anything intended to mislead
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incendiary (n): person who maliciously sets fire to dwellings or other property; arsonist
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insomniac (n): person suffering from insomnia (prolonged and abnormal inability to obtain sufficient sleep)
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interpolate (v): insert between other parts or things; introduce
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iteration (n): repetition; something iterated (repeated)
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misogamist (n): person who hates marriage
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mortify (v): humiliate; subject to shame
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polemic (n): attack on or refutation of another's opinions; controversial discussion
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precipitation (n): amount of rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc., falling on an area in a specified period
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pugilist (n): prizefighter; professional boxer
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scorch (v): burn slightly; discoloring the surface
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subside (v): become less intense; abate; wane
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telegenic (adj): making or likely to make a pleasing appearance on television; videogenic
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ubiquitous (adj): existing or seeming to exist everywhere at the same time; omnipresent