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disparate
[dis-per-it]
distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar
bandicoot
[ban-di-koot]
a mainly insectivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea
prerogative
[pri-rog-uh-tiv]
a right, privilege, etc., limited to a specific person or to persons of a particular category
conducive
[kuhn-doo-siv]
tending to produce; contributive; helpful; favorable
hiatus
[hi-atu-tus]
a break or gap in duration or continuity
treacle
[tree-kuhl]
contrived or unrestrained sentimentality
cackle
[k-akl-e]
to laugh in a high-pitched, often unpleasant manner; also refers to the sound made by chickens.
crwth
[krooth]
ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin
incendiary
[in-sen-dee-er-ee]
used or adapted for setting property on fire
torque
[tawrk]
the ability of an element that rotates, like a gear or shift, to overcome resistance
basilica
[buh-sil-ih-kuh]
a large church or building with a central nave and aisles, often used as a christian place of worship.
quip
[kwip]
a sharp, sarcastic remark; a cutting jest
pervasive
[per-vey-siv]
spread throughout
caustic
[kaw-stik ]
capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue.
vitiate
[vish-ee-eyt]
to corrupt and debase
beseech
[bih-seech]
to beg eagerly for; solicit
interlay
[in-ter-ley]
to lay between; interpose
zealous
[zel-uhs]
full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent
bibliopole
[bib-lee-uh-pohl]
a person who buys and sells books, especially rare ones
green
[gr-een]
the color of grass; also refers to inexperience or being environmentally friendly.
gild
[g-ild]
to cover something with a thin layer of gold; also used metaphorically to enhance or embellish.
entrench
[en-trench]
establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely
rejuvenate
[rejuvenate]
to make young again; restore to youthful vigor, appearance, etc.
hazy
[hey-zee]
lacking distinctness or clarity; vague; indefinite; obscure; confused