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• a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century
Example sentence • The morions used by the soldiers in the reenactment were historically accurate.
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Example sentence • Scientists have proposed the existence of tardyons to explain certain phenomena.
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• (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe
Example sentence • It took aeons for the universe to form.
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• thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo of higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals)
Example sentence • The amnions of the twins were closely attached in the womb.
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Example sentence • The study of heterokaryons is important in understanding genetic interactions.
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Example sentence • Si nous avions plus de temps, nous y allerions .
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Example sentence • The museum displayed a collection of encolpions from various time periods.
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Example sentence • The hypolimnions of the two lakes have different temperature profiles.
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Example sentence • She grew several varieties of pompions in her garden.
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Example sentence • The book contained several prooemions that set the tone for the story.
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Example sentence • The pyramidions of the ancient Egyptian pyramids were usually made of polished granite.
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8 2 noun n Example sentence • She smiled in response to his compliment.
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• United States sociologist (1902-1979)
Example sentence • The parsons were invited to lead the prayer at the church service.
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• a man who is effeminate in his manner and fussy in the way he dresses
Example sentence • He really dresses like a ponce with his fancy suits and silk ties.
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• a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
Example sentence • She placed a decorative sconce on either side of the fireplace.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • After a long day of hiking, she was glad to ensconce herself in the cozy cabin.
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Example sentence • There are many different types of benthons .
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• a warm dry wind that blows down the northern slopes of the Alps
Example sentence • The fohns carried warm air down from the mountains.
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• A triangular form having an angle at the fess point and the opposite side at the edge of the escutcheon.
Example sentence • The heraldic shield had four gyrons , each representing a different region.
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• a colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; occurs in trace amounts in air
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• mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion
Example sentence • The pistons in the car engine were not functioning properly.
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• the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water
Example sentence • I studied the behavior of planktons for my research project.
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• a projection at the end of a piece of wood that is shaped to fit into a mortise and form a mortise joint
Example sentence • The carpenter uses tenons to join the wooden beams together.
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• metal supports for logs in a fireplace
Example sentence • The antique fireplace had a beautiful pair of andirons .
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Example sentence • His speech was a series of asyndetons ; there were no conjunctions to join his thoughts.
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• the earliest known inhabitants of a region
Example sentence • The autochthons have very unique customs and traditions.
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• a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net
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• large and heavily armoured warship
Example sentence • The battlewagons lined up in formation before charging into battle.
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Example sentence • The use of diazinons has been banned in many countries due to their harmful effects on the environment.
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Example sentence • The use of diurons has been controversial due to their environmental impact.
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• (bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player
Example sentence • In bridge, it is often advantageous to lead from doubletons .
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• aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia
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• a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love
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• a fortified military post where troops are stationed
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• station (troops) in a fort or garrison
Example sentence • The garrisons were established to protect the city from external threats.
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• insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
Example sentence • The hymenopterons have membranous wings and a narrow waist, like most other insects.
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• throw away, of something encumbering
Example sentence • The spaceship jettisons its fuel tanks before entering the Earth's atmosphere.
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• a unit of magnetic moment of a molecular or atomic or subatomic particle
Example sentence • Scientists are still studying the behavior of magnetons in different environments.
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