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stigma
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There is a social stigma attached to smoking.
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procedure
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The surgical procedure should only take ten minutes.
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scintillating
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The scintillating news was difficult to ignore.
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suffocate
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It's so stuffy in here that I feel as if I will suffocate.
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undoubtedly
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This is undoubtedly the worst idea I've ever had.
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potential
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Your potential is unlimited!
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quixotic
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The word quixotic means unrealistic, practical, and exceedingly idealistic.
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guitar
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My guitar needs new strings.
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bibliomania
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The man was suffering from bibliomania as he collected and hoarded books.
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misdemeanor
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He was charged with a misdemeanor.
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revenue
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Our revenue is down from last quarter.
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embarrass
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I don't want to embarrass anyone.
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perennial
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Buy perennial plants because they come back every year.
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security
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The security detail has been well trained.
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middleweight
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He is the middleweight champion of world.
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blasphemy
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Please don't say that; it is pure blasphemy.
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typewriter
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I haven't used my typewriter in years.
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nomenclature
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The word nomenclature refers to a system of names or terms, or the rules for forming these terms in a particular field of arts or sciences.
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grenadier
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Give the grenadier his orders.
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