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affinity
(n.) A natural attraction to a person, thing, or activity; a relationship, connection
bilious
(adj.) Peevish or irritable; sickeningly unpleasant
cognate
(adj.) Closely related in origin, essential nature, or function; such a person or thing
corollary
(n.) A proposition that follows from one already proven; a natural consequence or result; resultant or consequent
cul-de-sac
(n.) A blind alley or dead-end street; any situation in which further progress is impossible; an impasse Image: cul-de-sac
derring-do
(n.) Valor or heroism; daring deeds or exploits (often used to poke fun at false heroics)
divination
(n.) The art or act of predicting the future or discovering hidden knowledge
elixir
(n.) A potion once thought capable of curing all ills and maintaining life indefinitely; a panacea; a sweet liquid used as a vehicle in medicines
folderol
(n.) Foolish talk, ideas, or procedures; nonsense; a trifle
gamut
(n.) An entire range or series
hoi polloi
(n.) The common people, the masses
ineffable
(adj.) Not expressible in words; too great or too sacred to be uttered
lucubration
(n.) Laborious study or thought, especially at night; the result of such work
mnemonic
(adj.) Relating to or designed to assist the memory; (n.) a device to aid the memory
obloquy
(n.) Public abuse indicating strong disapproval or censure; the disgrace resulting from such treatment
parameter
(n.) A determining or characteristic element; a factor that shapes the total outcome; a limit, boundary Image: parameter
pundit
(n.) A learned person; one who gives authoritative opinions
risible
(adj.) Pertaining to laughter; able or inclined to laugh; laughable
volte-face
(n.) An about-face; a complete reversal
symptomatic
(adj.) Typical or characteristic; being or concerned with a symptom of a disease
