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anachronism: (n) A person or thing that is or seems to be out of its proper historical time or place
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apiary: (n.) A place where bees are raised for their honey
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archetype: 1. (n.) The original model from which others are made or developed
2. (n.) Patterns of myth and ritual that occur repeatedly in diverse cultures throughout time
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carcinogen: (n.) A substance that causes cancer
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checkered: (adj.) Marked by frequent changes of situation; full of ups and downs
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cornucopia: 1. (n.) A goat's horn, or straw container shaped like it, filled with produce from the harvest; a horn of plenty
2. (n.) An enormous store; an abundance
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devolve: (v.) To pass on or be passed on to
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equitable: (adj.) Fair to all concerned
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exigencies: (n. pl.) Demands; requirements
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fatalism: (n.) The belief that fate determines everything, and one cannot influence the outcome of particular events
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gustatory: (adj.) Relating to the sense of taste
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minutiae: (n. pl.) Small details
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motley: (adj.) Composed of many different kinds or types; diverse
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prospectus: (n.) A printed statement, given to potential buyers, describing a business or investment opportunity
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vernal: (adj.) Of or relating to the spring