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Word Explanations ballast, gratuity, peregrination, hoax, equinox, subaltern, arbitrator, isotope, lambency, coterie

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

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Explanation of gratuity (noun)
form: gratuities
an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation

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Explanation of peregrination (noun)
traveling or wandering around

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

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Explanation of equinox (noun)
form: equinoxes
either of two times in a year when the sun crosses the celestial equator

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

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

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

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

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

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Meaning of ballast, gratuity, peregrination, equinox, subaltern