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n. discrepancy
(a) a dissenting clique
(b) common language
(c) an event that departs from expectations; variant
(d) something intended to deceive; dupery; humbug; put-on
 
n. hallucination
(a) a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas
(b) an object perceived during a hallucinatory episode
(c) a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers; inn; lodge
(d) a leisurely walk (usually in some public place); saunter; stroll; perambulation
 
n. galaxy
(a) a person who buys; vendee
(b) system of stars held together by gravity
(c) a list of names
(d) the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains; fossilology
 
n. conscript
(a) person who has been drafted into military service
(b) legal order
(c) invulnerability; sacredness
(d) informal terms for a human head; noodle; noggin; dome
 
n. reserve
(a) previous legal decision serving as an authoritative rule
(b) stock; supply; military force that is not on active duty but can be mobilized as needed
(c) the act of getting possession of something; procural
(d) harsh criticism or disapproval

 

n. hap
(a) hypothesis
(b) a collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule
(c) an accidental occurrence
(d) the striking of a light beam on a surface
 
n. flair
(a) a shape that spreads outward
(b) patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
(c) formal and explicit approval; endorsement; warrant; imprimatur
(d) something or someone turned to for assistance or security; resort
 
n. fusspot
(a) any substance that can be used as food; eatable; pabulum
(b) thinks about unfortunate things that might happen; worrywart
(c) the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
(d) small area set off by walls for special use; stall; kiosk
 
n. progeny
(a) metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side
(b) patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
(c) the immediate descendants of a person; issue
(d) someone who leaves one country to settle in another; outgoer
 
n. pizzaz
(a) the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
(b) a specialist in care for the feet
(c) decorated metal band worn around the head
(d) the activeness of an energetic personality; oomph; zing

n. discrepancy (c) an event that departs from expectations; variant
n. hallucination (b) an object perceived during a hallucinatory episode
n. galaxy (b) system of stars held together by gravity
n. conscript (a) person who has been drafted into military service
n. reserve (b) stock; supply; military force that is not on active duty but can be mobilized as needed
n. hap (c) an accidental occurrence
n. flair (a) a shape that spreads outward
n. fusspot (b) thinks about unfortunate things that might happen; worrywart
n. progeny (c) the immediate descendants of a person; issue
n. pizzaz (d) the activeness of an energetic personality; oomph; zing

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