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Word Explanations debris, embonpoint, volition, apex, aptitude, hinterlands, haughtiness, benefactor, terminus, imbroglio

Explanation of debris (noun)
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up; junk; rubble; detritus

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Explanation of embonpoint (noun)
the bodily property of being well rounded; roundness

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Explanation of volition (noun)
the act of making a choice

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Explanation of apex (noun)
forms: apexes, apices
the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars

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Explanation of aptitude (noun)
form: aptitudes
inherent ability

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Explanation of hinterlands (noun)
form: hinterlands
back country

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Explanation of haughtiness (noun)
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors; hauteur; high-handedness; lordliness

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Explanation of benefactor (noun)
form: benefactors
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

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Explanation of terminus (noun)
forms: termini, terminuses
last station; end

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Explanation of imbroglio (noun)
form: imbroglios
a very embarrassing misunderstanding

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