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Explanation of discretion (noun)
the trait of judging wisely and objectively



   
Explanation of prey (noun)
animal hunted or caught for food



   
Explanation of annuity (noun)
form: annuities

income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments



   
Explanation of delirium (noun)
forms: deliriums, deliria

a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion often accompanied by hallucinations



   
Explanation of millinery (noun)
hats for women



   
Explanation of castigation (noun)
form: castigations

verbal punishment



   
Explanation of manifesto (noun)
forms: manifestos, manifestoes

public statement listing policies and objectives



   
Explanation of substantiate (verb)
forms: substantiated; substantiated; substantiating

solidify, firm, or strengthen



   
Explanation of burbling (adjective)
uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm; effusive; gushing



   
Explanation of chicanery (noun)
form: chicaneries

the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them); guile; wile; shenanigan



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