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Altiplano

A high plateau region in the Andes, often found in South America.

Placate

To appease or pacify someone, making them less angry or hostile.

Cadaverous

Resembling a corpse; pale, gaunt, or emaciated.

Recapitulate

To summarize or restate the main points of something.

Capitulation

The act of surrendering or yielding, often under agreed conditions.

Capitulum

A head-like structure; in botany, a flower cluster.

Carnation

A type of flowering plant known for its fragrant and colorful blooms.

Misericord

A medieval term for a type of support in church seating, or mercy.

Cryptesthesia

An alleged extra-sensory perception of hidden things or events.

Cursorial

Adapted for running; often used to describe animals that are fast runners.

Ethnography

The systematic study of people and cultures through direct observation.

Tempus fugit

A Latin phrase meaning 'time flies,' often reflecting on the passage of time.

Subterfuge

A tactic used to evade a rule or achieve a goal through deceit.

Progeny

The descendants or offspring of a person, animal, or plant.

Engender

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

Ingenuous

Ingenuous describes a person who is open, honest, and without deceit. It often refers to someone exhibiting a childlike simplicity or innocence, demonstrating straightforwardness in behavior or speech that reflects a genuine character.