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Word Explanations medley, lexicography, simile, sarcophagus, obelisk, fishmonger, peddler, longevity, veneer, levity

Explanation of medley (noun)
form: medleys
a composition of different songs or parts of songs arranged to run as a continuous whole

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Explanation of lexicography (noun)
the making of dictionaries

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Explanation of simile (noun)
a comparison which directs the mind to the representative object itself

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Explanation of sarcophagus (noun)
forms: sarcophagi, sarcophaguses
a stone coffin or a chest-like tomb

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Explanation of obelisk (noun)
form: obelisks
a square shaft with pyramidal top, usually monumental or commemorative

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Explanation of fishmonger (noun)
form: fishmongers
a certain profession

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Explanation of peddler (noun)
form: peddlers
person who travels from house to house with an assortment of goods for retail

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Explanation of longevity (noun)
unusually prolonged life

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Explanation of veneer (noun)
outside show or elegance

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Explanation of levity (noun)
form: levities
a lack of seriousness; frivolity; flightiness; silliness

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