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Explanation of paradigm (noun)
the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time



   
Explanation of bevy (noun)
form: bevies

a flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground)



   
Explanation of dissertation (noun)
form: dissertations

a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research



   
Explanation of paranoia (noun)
a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur



   
Explanation of curator (noun)
the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)



   
Explanation of detrimental (adjective)
(sometimes followed by 'to') causing harm or injury; prejudicial; prejudicious



   
Explanation of resumption (noun)
beginning again



   
Explanation of countenance (noun)
form: countenances

formal and explicit approval; endorsement; warrant; imprimatur



   
Explanation of colic (noun)
acute abdominal pain (especially in infants); gripes; griping



   
Explanation of impishness (noun)
puckishness; whimsicality



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