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Explanation of altercation (noun)
form: altercations

noisy quarrel; fracas



   
Explanation of solstice (noun)
either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator



   
Explanation of anthropologist (noun)
a social scientist who specializes in anthropology



   
Explanation of heretic (noun)
form: heretics

a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)



   
Explanation of bludgeon (noun)
a club used as a weapon



   
Explanation of forebears (noun)
ancestor



   
Explanation of euphoria (noun)
a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation



   
Explanation of pother (noun)
an excited state of agitation; fuss; tizzy; flap



   
Explanation of hooks (noun)
large strong hand (as of a fighter); maulers



   
Explanation of rote (noun)
memorization by repetition



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