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Word Explanations whirring, anonymity, cupidity, rostrum, quorum, galleon, mentor, foresight, earreach, arquebus

Explanation of whirring (noun)
sound of something in rapid motion; birr

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Explanation of anonymity (noun)
form: anonymities
the state of being anonymous

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Explanation of cupidity (noun)
extreme greed for material wealth; covetousness

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Explanation of rostrum (noun)
forms: rostrums, rostra
beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils

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Explanation of quorum (noun)
a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business

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Explanation of galleon (noun)
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts

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Explanation of mentor (noun)
a wise and trusted guide and advisor

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Explanation of foresight (noun)
seeing ahead; farsightedness; prospicience

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Explanation of earreach (noun)
the range within which a voice can be heard; hearing

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Explanation of arquebus (noun)
an obsolete firearm with a long barrel; hackbut; hagbut

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