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exuviate

verb tr., intr.: To shed or cast off.

interpunction

noun: 1. Punctuation. 2. A punctuation mark. 3. The insertion of punctuation marks in a text.

swan

noun: 1. Any of various long-necked large waterbirds, usually in white plumage. 2. Someone or something of unusual beauty, grace, purity, etc. …

scend

verb intr.: To rise or lift by, or as if by, a wave. noun: The rising movement of a wave or a …

infame

noun: A person having a bad reputation. verb tr.: To defame: to attack the reputation or to disgrace. adjective: Having a bad …

deacon

noun: In a church, a person appointed as a lay leader to a position below a pastor, priest, etc. verb tr.: 1. …

pinion

noun: 1. A feather or a wing, especially the terminal segment of a wing. 2. A small cogwheel engaging with a larger …

gratis

adverb, adjective: Without payment; free.

agley

adverb, adjective: 1. Awry 2. Wrong.

sinistrad

adverb, adjective: Toward the left side.

astern

adverb, adjective: 1. At the rear of a ship or another vessel. 2. In a reverse direction. 3. Backward.

memoriter

adverb: By memory; by heart. adjective: Involving memorization.

virescent

adjective: 1. Greenish. 2. Turning green.

stramineous

adjective: 1. Straw-colored. 2. Of or relating to straw. 3. Like straw: Valueless.

argent

adjective: Of the color silver or white.

aeneous

adjective: Bronze- or brass-colored.

nosography

noun: The systematic description of diseases.

ribald

adjective: Relating to coarse humor of sexual nature. noun: A person who uses such language or humor.

lipography

noun: The omission of a letter or syllable in writing.

legation

noun: 1. A diplomatic mission ranking below an embassy. 2. The premises of such a mission. 3. The diplomat and staff of …

armipotent

adjective: Strong in war, battle, contest, etc.

lave

noun: Residue or remainder. verb tr.: 1. To wash or bathe. 2. To flow. 3. To pour.