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Nov 14 2006: - The act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument.
Nov 13 2006: assonance - The repetition of similar vowels in the stressed syllables of successive words.
Nov 12 2006: abroad - Of or relating to unspecified foreign countries.
Nov 11 2006: magnetic - Of or relating to or caused by magnetism
Nov 10 2006: sarcasm - Witty language used to convey insults or scorn that is often ironic.
Nov 09 2006: apologia - A formal written defense, especially something you believe in strongly.
Nov 08 2006: fallible - Likely to fail or make a mistake.
Nov 07 2006: effloresce - Burst forth into or as if into flower; to bloom
Nov 06 2006: amulet - A trinket or piece of jewelry thought to be a protection against evil
Nov 05 2006: visage - The appearance conveyed by a person's face.
Nov 04 2006: predilection - A predisposition in favor of something
Nov 03 2006: insentient - Devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation
Nov 02 2006: uncertain - Not consistent or dependable
Nov 01 2006: assimilate - Become similar to one's environment.
Oct 31 2006: concentrate - A concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water.
Oct 30 2006: recital - Performance of music or dance especially by soloists
Oct 29 2006: axiom - A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
Oct 28 2006: toleration - Official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion)
Oct 27 2006: repine - Feel or express discontent.
Oct 26 2006: sylvan - Relating to or characteristic of wooded regions

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