| Term | Definition |
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| Echelon | n: a level or rank in an organization, profession//society |
| Matriotism | n: patriotism adjusted for understanding of fallible country. |
| Expurgate | v: to remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable |
| Timorous | adj: showing//suffering from nervousness, fear//lack of confidence. |
| Chaplain | n: member of clergy attached to private chapel, inst., ship etc. |
| Diffident | adj: modest or shy because of lack of self-confidence |
| Anabaptism | n: doctrine of baptism should only be administered to believing adults. |
| Derogate | v: 1 trans: disparage 2 intrans: detract from 3 intrans: deviate from |
| Infundibuliform | adj: having the form of a funnel-shaped cavity or structure |
| Apoplectic | adj: over come with anger; extremely indignant |
| Putrescent | adj: undergoing the process of decay; rotting |
| Assyrian | adj: dialect of Aramaic spoken by Christians in mountains of Syria |
| Spatulate | adj: having a broad, rounded end |
| Interminable | adj: endless |
| Bituminous | adj: of, containing, or of the nature of a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation. |
| Buxom | adj: plump, esp. with large breasts |
| Prolix | adj: using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy. |
| P.F.C. | n: Private first class |
| C.I.D. | n: Criminal Investigation Department |
| U.S.O. | n: United Service Organization, provides morale and recreation services |
| Saturnine | adj: (manner) slow and gloomy; (features) dark in coloring, moody//mysterious |
| Panacea | n: solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. |
| Benignant | adj: kindly, benevolently. Less common term for benign. |
| Firetrap | n: building without proper provision for escape in case of fire. |
| Myopia | n: nearsightedness |
| Cerulean | adj: deep blue in color like clear sky |
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