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Explanation of mimicry (noun)
the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects



   
Explanation of mire (verb)
forms: mired; mired; miring

soil with mud or muck; muck up



   
Explanation of fanaticism (noun)
excessive intolerance of opposing views; zealotry



   
Explanation of gullible (adjective)
easily tricked because of being too trusting



   
Explanation of gazette (noun)
a newspaper or official journal



   
Explanation of lampoon (verb)
forms: lampooned; lampooned; lampooning

ridicule with satire



   
Explanation of distant (adjective)
located far away spatially



   
Explanation of polemic (noun)
a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)



   
Explanation of curmudgeon (noun)
a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas



   
Explanation of enceinte (adjective)
in an advanced stage of pregnancy; expectant; gravid



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