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colloquialism

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a colloquial expression.

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embryologic

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the science dealing with the formation, development, structure, and functional activities of embryos.

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vestige

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a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence

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kinship

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relationship by nature, qualities, etc.; affinity.

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begging the question

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is an informal fallacy that occurs when an argument’s premises assume the truth of the conclusion, instead of supporting it.

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post hoc

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after this; afterward.

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warrant

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authorization, sanction, or justification.

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jovial

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endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship

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ambiguous

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open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal

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acerbic

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harsh or severe, as of temper or expression

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antecedent

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preceding; prior

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regional dialect

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is a distinct form of a language spoken in a particular geographical area

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mythological allusion

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is a reference to mythology in art, literature, or music

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contempt

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the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.

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description

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a statement, picture in words, or account that describes; descriptive representation.

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process analysis

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is a form of technical writing and expository writing “designed to convey to the reader how a change takes place through a series of stages”

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extolled

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to praise highly; laud; eulogize

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enumeration

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a catalog or list.

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unmellow

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not soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit.

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hither

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to or toward this place