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Word Explanations idiosyncrasy, chagrin, fauna, titter, ambivalence, raiment, spatula, resignation, fulcrum, conceit

Explanation of idiosyncrasy (noun)
form: idiosyncrasies
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual; mannerism

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Explanation of chagrin (noun)
strong feelings of embarrassment; mortification

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Explanation of fauna (noun)
forms: faunas, faunae
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement; beast; brute; creature

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Explanation of titter (noun)
a nervous restrained laugh

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Explanation of ambivalence (noun)
mixed feelings or emotions

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Explanation of raiment (noun)
especially fine or decorative clothing; regalia

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Explanation of spatula (noun)
form: spatulas
a hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances

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Explanation of resignation (noun)
form: resignations
act of quitting a position; relinquishment

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Explanation of fulcrum (noun)
forms: fulcrums, fulcra
the pivot about which a lever turns

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Explanation of conceit (noun)
form: conceits
the trait of being unduly vain; vanity

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