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August 25th, 2008 by eNotes

irenic: promoting peace.

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August 24th, 2008 by eNotes

yen: a strong desire or inclination.

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August 23rd, 2008 by eNotes

denouement: the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work.

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August 22nd, 2008 by eNotes

aegis: a shield; protection.

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August 21st, 2008 by eNotes

dotage: feebleness of mind due to old age.

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August 4th, 2008 by eNotes

augury: an omen; prediction.

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August 1st, 2008 by eNotes

callow: immature.

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July 31st, 2008 by eNotes

logorrhea: excessive talkativeness.

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July 30th, 2008 by eNotes

gravitas: high seriousness.

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July 29th, 2008 by eNotes

surcease: cessation; stop; end.

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