Interesting Words

adversary
n. [ad-ver-ser-ee]

1. a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe
2. the Adversary, The Devil; Satan

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bonanza
n. [buh-nan-zuh]

1. a rich mass of ore, as found in mining
2. a source of great and sudden wealth or luck; a spectacular windfall: The play proved to be a bonanza for its lucky backers

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cronyism
n. cro.ny.ism [kroh-nee-iz-uhm]

1. the practise of favouring one's close friends, especially in political appointments

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git
n. [git]

1. a foolish or contemptible person

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prevaricate
v. [pre-var-i-keyt]

1. to speak falsely or misleadingly; deliberately missate or create an incorrect impression; lie

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propensity
n. [pruh-pen-si-tee]

1. a natural inclination or tendency; a propensity to drink too much
2. Obs. favorable disposition or partiality

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qintar
n [kin-tahr] (One of the few words with 'q' NOT followed by 'u')

1. a money of account of Albania, the 100th part of a lek

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ubermensch
n. [y-buh-mensch]

1. superman

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