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aborigine | n. An original inhabitant, esp one displace by later settlers. |
abrogate | v. To put an end to; to abolish or repeal |
appurtenance | n. An item of equipment; an accessory. |
bivouac | n. A temporary camp or shelter v. To stay in such a camp. |
cetacean | n. A member of the order of marine mammals that includes whales, dolphings, and porpoises. |
decry | v. To criticize strongly; to denounce. |
desuetude | v. A state of disuse. |
leviathan | n. Anything that is of enormous size. |
mawkish | adj. 1. Excessively sentimental. 2. Having an unpleasant, sickly sweet taste. |
misapprehend | v. To fail to understand correctly. |
parochial | adj. 1. Limited or narrow in scope or outlook. 2. Of or related to a church parish. |
purvey | v. To be in the business of supplying goods, esp food or provision, for use. |
recourse | n. 1. A turning to someone or something for aid. 2. A source of help or support. |
replete | adj. Well supplied; full. |
waive | v. To give up as a right; to forgo. |