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paraselene
[par-uh-si-lee-nee]
Meteorology—a bright moonlike spot on a lunar halo; a mock moon

malapropism
[mal-uh-prop-iz-uhm]
an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound

officious
[uh-fish-uhs]
objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome

antediluvian
[an-tee-di-loo-vee-uhn]
very old, old-fashioned, or out of date; antiquated; primitive

avuncular
[uh-vuhng-kyuh-ler]
acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people

somnolent
[som-nuh-luhnt]
sleepy; drowsy

adversary
[ad-ver-ser-ee]
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

gargantuan
[gahr-gan-choo-uhn]
gigantic; enormous; colossal

petrichor
[pet-ri-kawr, pe-trahy-kawr]
a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

eclectic
[ih-klek-tik ]
selecting or choosing from various sources

descry
[dih-skrahy]
to see (something unclear or distant) by looking carefully; discern; espy

frazil
[fraz-uhl]
ice crystals formed in turbulent water, as in swift streams or rough seas

meretricious
[mer-i-trish-uhs]
alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry

redolent
[red-l-uhnt ]
having a pleasant odor; fragrant

clinometer
[klahy-nom-i-ter]
an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes

juggernaut
[juhg-er-nawt]
any large, overpowering force or object, such as war, a giant battleship, or a powerful football team