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Portentous (adj) por-ten-tus Of or like a portent; of momentous significance. / Done in a…

Burnish (verb) ber-nish Polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing./ Hone or perfect (a skill or…

Regnant (adj) reg-nant Reigning; ruling. Early 17th century from Latin regnant- ‘reigning’, from the verb…

Prosopagnosia (noun) Pro-so-pag-no-see-a A neurological condition characterized by the inability to recognize the faces of…

Hegemonic (adj) hej-e-mon-ik Ruling or dominant in a political or social context. Mid 17th century…

Pleach (verb) plee-ch Entwine or interlace (tree branches) to form a hedge or provide cover…

Diffidation (noun) dif-id-ay-shun (historic) The formal renunciation or dissolution of a relationship of amity, trust,…