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A star that increases a lot in brightness and then fades
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nova
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a person new to a field
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novice
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revival of literary, architectural, and artistic forms from the classical era
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neoclassical
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a new word, phrase, expression, or a new meaning
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neologism
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1. a recent convert 2. a newly ordained member or priest 3. a beginner/novice
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neophyte
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stern, grim, gloomy
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dour
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under constraint or coercion against one's will
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duress
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1. stubborn 2. Hardened against good influences
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obdurate
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before history, knowledge, or memory, primordial
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immemorial
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a written account of personal experiences; an autobiography
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memoir
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things (objects) worthy of rememberance
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memorabilia
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1. To raise an objection 2. to delay
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demur
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Deferment or delay of an action
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moratorium
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old or aging
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senescent
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flagrantly uncivil and ill-natured
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surly
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improvised; without previous preparation
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extempore
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1. Pertaining to worldly affairs 2. Transitory; short-lived
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temporal
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1. To accept or adapt to a situation; to compromise 2. To postpone a decision in order to gain time
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temporize
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1. a person or thing out of place in a historical period or sequence of events 2. A person, custom, or idea considered to be out of date
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anachronism
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a continuous and detailed record of events in order of their occurence
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chronicle
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happening at the same time or rate
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synchronous
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1. a chronological record of events of successive years without analysis; a historical record 2. A periodical journal of a learned field or annual reports of an organization
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annals
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1. lasting two years 2. happening every two years
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biennial
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1. a span of 1000 years 2. The thousand years in which Christ will rule on earth
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millennium
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1. Retired or disqualified because of age or infirmity 2. Antiquated; obsolete
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superannuated
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1. daily; occurring daily or every other day 2. Active during the day instead of at night
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diurnal
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1. The highest point or stage of development; apogee; zenith 2. the imaginary half circle connecting the north and south poles
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meridian
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a temporary stay or brief visit
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sojourn
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a melody or composition conveying romantic or evening thoughts
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nocturne
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each of the two times of the year when days and nights are equal in length
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equinox
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