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  Word Explanations nomenclature, trajectory, lucre, enclave, verdigris, rotunda, portent, blunder, egression, guck


   
Explanation of nomenclature (noun)
a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline; language



   
Explanation of trajectory (noun)
form: trajectories

the path followed by an object moving through space



   
Explanation of lucre (noun)
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses); net profit; earnings



   
Explanation of enclave (noun)
an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it



   
Explanation of verdigris (noun)
a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time



   
Explanation of rotunda (noun)
form: rotundas

a large circular room



   
Explanation of portent (noun)
a sign of something about to happen; presage; prognostic; prognostication; prodigy



   
Explanation of blunder (noun)
form: blunders

an embarrassing mistake; blooper; bungle; pratfall; foul-up



   
Explanation of egression (noun)
the act of coming (or going) out; emergence



   
Explanation of guck (noun)
any thick, viscous matter; goop; gook; muck; ooze



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