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word of the day 7
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| claustrophobia | an abnormal or extreme fear of narrow, enclosed spaces |
| colleague | an associate or coworker of similar status |
| condescending | showing an offensively superior manner |
| contingent | conditional; depending on something else |
| daunting | so difficult or dangerous as to discourage or intimidate |
| deluge | a downpour or flood of anything |
| dispel | to clear away; to remove or get rid of, as if by scattering |
| dub | to give a title, nickname, or description to |
| fanfare | any showy display and celebration |
| fledgling | a young and inexperienced person |
| inane | empty; shallow or silly |
| mettle | courage to bear up under difficult circumstances; spirit |
| negligible | small and unimportant; not worth noticing |
| protract | to draw out or lengthen (in time) |
| replica | a copy or reproduction of an original work |