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List 34 - WORDS
Term | Definition |
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ratiocination | methodical thinking |
mutatis mutandis | with necessary changes |
interstice | small space |
terra incognita | unknown land |
sedate | calm |
retort | swift reply |
nihilism | belief in nothing |
supersede | replace |
inanimate | lifeless |
condescend | lower oneself |
epigram | witty comment |
obiter dictum | passing remark |
obsequious | servilely following |
abase | to lower |
pathetic fallacy | ascribing feelings to things |