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adhere
to stick firmly to a surface or substance
to follow or maintain a commitment to a rule or belief.
aerial
relating to the air or atmosphere
existing, happening, or operating in the air.
ambivalence
the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
anon
in a short time; soon
benign
gentle and kindly; not harmful
binary
relating to, composed of, or involving two things.
bureaucratic
relating to the business of running an organization, or government, often characterized by excessive red tape and formalities.
buttress
a structure built to support or strengthen a wall or building.
circumvent
to find a way around an obstacle or rule, often by clever means.
commissioned
authorized or appointed to carry out a specific task or project.
complementary
serving to complete or enhance something else.
conjecture
a conclusion or opinion formed on the basis of incomplete information; a guess.
corollary
a proposition that follows from one already proven; a natural consequence.
decentralized
distributing authority away from a central authority or location.
delve
to investigate or research deeply into a subject or topic.
deviates
to differ from an established course or norm.
discernible
capable of being perceived or recognized; distinguishable.
disparate
essentially different or distinct in kind; not allowing comparison.
ditty
a short, simple song or poem.
diversification
the process of varying or expanding into different areas, often to reduce risk or increase opportunities.
dulcet
sweet and soothing, often used to describe sound.
edifice
a large, imposing building.
Elizabethan
relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, characterized by a flourishing of English literature and drama.
emigrate
to leave one's country to settle in another.
epitomizing
representing or exemplifying a particular quality or type.
equanimity
mental calmness, stability, or composure, especially in difficult situations.
forge
to create or form something, often through effort or labor.
fortify
to strengthen or secure something, often by adding support or protection.
germinate
to begin to grow or develop, especially from a seed.
guild
an association of artisans or merchants, often formed to protect and promote their common interests.
hast
to have or hold; an archaic term often used in literature.
inauguration
the formal ceremony to mark the beginning of a significant period, especially the taking of office by a president or other official.
innocuous
not harmful or offensive; harmless.
Interminable
endless or seemingly endless; having no limits or boundaries.
latent
existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden.
manifesto
A public declaration of intentions, motives, or views, often associated with political movements or ideologies.
mirth
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
nanotubes
Cylindrical structures made of carbon atoms, known for their strength and electrical conductivity.
nondescript
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; unremarkable.
operative
functioning or having effect; active.
paleobiology
a branch of paleontology concerned with the biology of fossil organisms
paucity
the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.
posit
assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument.
preponderance
the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
profusion
an abundance or large quantity of something.
rebut
claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false.
recant
having happened, begun, or been done not long ago or not long before; belonging to a past period of time comparatively close to the present.
repudiate
refuse to accept or be associated with.
Rosetta Stone
a stele of granodiorite inscribed with three versions of a decree issued in 196 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt
subsist
maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
unanimity
agreement by all people involved; consensus.
ungainliness
awkward and without grace
verisimilitude
the appearance of being true or real.
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