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  Word Explanations luminary, spurn, vicissitude, gossamer, bibliophile, deference, zenith, anarchy, allure, bulwark


   
Explanation of luminary (noun)
eminent person; celestial body; light source



   
Explanation of spurn (noun)
strong rejection; denigrating attitude



   
Explanation of vicissitude (noun)
change from one condition to another, often unexpected



   
Explanation of gossamer (noun)
very thin gauzelike fabric or structure; cobweb



   
Explanation of bibliophile (noun)
lover of books; book collector



   
Explanation of deference (noun)
courteous respect for; honor; esteem; reverence



   
Explanation of zenith (noun)
point directly overhead in the sky; highest point; climax



   
Explanation of anarchy (noun)
state of confusion or lawlessness



   
Explanation of allure (noun)
entice; attraction; temptation; glamor



   
Explanation of bulwark (noun)
embankment used as a fortification; an idea; object serving as a protection



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