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by Yancee on Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:16 pm

PLEBEIAN

Definition:
of a low social class

Example:
According to legend, Roman politicians offered free bread and circuses to win mass support from the PLEBIANS, who constituted the bulk of the city's population.

Synonyms:
common, proletarian

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by Yancee on Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:16 pm

ANOMALY

Definition:
deviation from what is normal

Example:
Albino animals may display too great an ANOMALY in their coloring to attract normally colored mates.

Synonyms:
deviation, abnormality

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by Yancee on Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:44 pm

DISCERN

Definition:
to perceive; to recognize

Example:
It is easy to DISCERN the difference between butter and butter-flavored topping.

Synonyms:
comprehend, fathom

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by Yancee on Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:33 pm

TYRO

Definition:
beginner, novice

Example:
An obvious TYRO at salsa, Millicent received no invitations to dance.

Synonyms:
greenhorn, neophyte

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by Yancee on Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:49 pm

CUMSHAW

Definition:
a present; gratuity; tip.

Example:
Many had nothing to give, but the younger wives always brought a modest cumshaw —a gift—for whatever mysterious service Dr. Ransome provided.

Synonyms:
tip

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