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| amalgam | n. 1. An alloy of mercury and other metals. 2. A mixture of different elements. |
| antediluvian | adj. Very old or old-fashioned. |
| apothecary | n. One who prepares and sell ointments, drugs, and similar items. |
| ascetic | adj. Refraining from self-indulgence. |
| beneficent | adj. Doing or producing good. |
| charlatan | n. One who claims knowledge or ability. |
| denizen | n. An inhabitant, resident, or frequenter of a place. |
| doyen | n. 1. A senior member of a group, esp one who is highly respected. 2. The oldest example of a category. |
| flora | n. Plants considered as a group in a particular area or era. |
| imbibe | v. 1. To consume by drinking. 2. To absorb or take in mentally. |
| nostrum | n. A medicine or remedy whose effectiveness has not been proven. |
| obviate | v. To prevent or make unnecessary; to get rid of. |
| perennial | adj. Lasting indefinitely or recurring. |
| putative | adj. Commonly addepted or supposed; assumed to exist. |
| savant | n. A person with detailed knowledge in a specialized field. |
