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Predilection (noun) pree-dil-ek-shun A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of…

Extrapolate (verb) ex-trap-o-layt Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation…

Purpura (noun) pur-pu-ra A rash of purple spots on the skin caused by internal bleeding…

Stultify (verb) stul-ti-fai (usually as adjective stultifying) Cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as…

Charnel (noun) char-nel A building or vault in which corpses or bones are piled. Late…

Bokken (noun) bok-en A wooden sword used as a practice weapon in kendo. Japanese. (more…)

Gnathic (adj) nath-ik Relating to the jaws. Late 19th century: from Greek gnathos ‘jaw’ +…

Impresario (noun) im-pres-ar-ee-o A person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or operas. Mid…

Ablution (noun) ab-loo-shun An act of washing oneself. Late Middle English: from Latin ablutio(n-), from…