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1. forsooth<\/strong> \u2014 [archaic<\/em>] indeed, in fact<\/p>\n

I am sore weary, <\/em>forsooth, but what failing strength I yet have I pledge to thee and thy cause.<\/em><\/p>\n

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2. peduncle<\/strong> \u2014 [botany<\/em>] flower stalk<\/p>\n

A straight <\/em>peduncle which goes along the entire inflorescence from base to tip is called the axis of inflorescence.<\/em><\/p>\n

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3. taffrail<\/strong> \u2014 [nautical<\/em>] rail around top deck of a ship’s stern<\/p>\n

We stood at the <\/em>taffrail watching the seagulls following in our wake, knowing that they would soon fall away, just as the enchanting islands where so much had happened were falling away, shrinking soon to nothingness in the inexorable wake of time.<\/em><\/p>\n

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4. jabot<\/strong> \u2014 decorative ruffle at neckline descending down the front of the blouse or shirt<\/p>\n

His teeth, beard, and <\/em>jabot were stained by the coffee he drank boorishly and always, the cup only leaving his hand so he could write down some <\/em>bon mot or a clever rhyme.<\/em><\/p>\n

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5. sultry<\/strong> \u2014 oppressively hot and humid, sweltering; arousing sexual desire<\/p>\n

Emma gave me what I’m sure she imagined was a <\/em>sultry glance over the rim of cocktail glass, but all I could think of was ‘Kilroy was here’ and I had difficulty not laughing.<\/em><\/p>\n

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6. jipijapa<\/strong> \u2014 Panama hat<\/p>\n

But of course the best <\/em>jipijapas are made in Ecuador, not Panama.<\/em><\/p>\n

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7. eterne<\/strong> \u2014 [archaic<\/em>] eternal<\/p>\n

But though the Deity is, His copies are not <\/em>eterne.<\/em><\/p>\n

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8. triptyque<\/strong> \u2014 temporary customs permit for a motor vehicle which serves as a vehicular passport<\/p>\n

Better be sure that your <\/em>triptyque is up to date because we may need you to check out some of those Iberian wineries.<\/em><\/p>\n

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9. havelock<\/strong> \u2014 cap cover with flap hanging down to protect the neck<\/p>\n

George reminded me of a Roundhead soldier with his close-fitting cap and black <\/em>havelock draped behind his shaved head.<\/em><\/p>\n

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10. crore<\/strong> \u2014 [India<\/em>] ten million (esp. of rupees), one hundred lakh<\/p>\n

The top players on the national men’s team receive 5 <\/em>crore each, which contrasts with the women’s team, who only get the same amount … for the entire squad.<\/em><\/p>\n

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1. forsooth \u2014 [archaic] indeed, in fact I am sore weary, forsooth, but what failing strength I yet have I pledge to thee and thy cause.   2. peduncle \u2014 [botany] flower stalk A straight peduncle which goes along the entire inflorescence from base to tip is called the axis of inflorescence.   3. taffrail … <\/p>\n

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