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Explanation of ballast (noun)
an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps



   
Explanation of gratuity (noun)
form: gratuities

an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation



   
Explanation of peregrination (noun)
traveling or wandering around



   
Explanation of hoax (noun)
something intended to deceive; dupery; humbug; put-on



   
Explanation of equinox (noun)
form: equinoxes

either of two times in a year when the sun crosses the celestial equator



   
Explanation of subaltern (noun)
military officer below the rank of captain



   
Explanation of arbitrator (noun)
someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue; umpire



   
Explanation of isotope (noun)
one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons



   
Explanation of lambency (noun)
an appearance of reflected light; glow



   
Explanation of coterie (noun)
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose; ingroup; inner circle; pack; camp



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