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perihelion

(noun) [per'-ah-HEE-lee-ahn, per'-ah-HEEL-yahn]

1. the point in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, or other celestial body where it is nearest to the sun: "Our little blue planet had its perihelion this year on January 4th."


adjective form: perihelial

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juxtapose


(transitive verb)
[juk'-stah-POEZ]


1. to place side by side, especially for comparison: "Fauvists like Matisse, juxtaposed strong colors."

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proximate

(adjective) [PROK-sah-mit]

1. very close in space, time, or order; 'proximate words'; 'proximate houses': "The baby finally threw up at the end of the bumpy flight, covering the proximate passenger in undigested milk."
2. almost accurate; approximate
3. most probable
4. about to happen


adverb form: proximately
noun form: proximateness

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vicinage


(noun) [VIS-ah-nij]

1. a neighborhood, or the residents of a neighborhood: "Herb was not comfortable in his new vicinage until he found a great cafe within walking distance."
2. the limited area surrounding a place; vicinity

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propinquity

(noun) [prah-PING-kwi-tee]

1. nearness or proximity: "James' propinquity allowed him to smell her delicate perfume."
2. kinship
3. similarity or affiliation: 'Russ wants to believe they are still assembled in some recognizable manner, the kindred unit at the radio, old lines and ties and propinquities.' (Don DeLillo, Underworld)

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equestrian

(adj) [-kwstr-n]

1. Of or relating to horseback riding or horseback riders.

2. Depicted or represented on horseback: an equestrian statue of a famous monarch.

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muskeg

(noun) [MUS-keg']

1. an area of swamp or boggy land covered in moss, leaves, and decayed matter resembling peat: "Kira emerged from her room like a creature from a muskeg, in the best Halloween costume I have ever seen."




also: maskeg

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swale

(noun) [swayl]

1. a low tract of moist or marshy land: "I told you to avoid the swale, but from the look of your shoes, I can tell that you ignored my advice."
2. a long narrow and shallow trough between ridges on a beach, running parallel to the coastline
3. a shallow trough-like depression that is created to carry water during rainstorms or snow melts

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licentious


(adjective) [lie-SEN-shahs]

1. lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; 'coarse and licentious men': "How can he be such a respectable person when all his good friends are licentious, unemployed and usually drunk?"
2. disregard for accepted rules




adverb form: licentiously
noun form: licentiousness

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bon vivant
noun, plural \ bo-vee-VONT

Etymology: French, literally, good word
Pronunciation: bOn-'mO
Function : noun
Date: circa 1730

1. A person with refined and sociable tastes, especially one who enjoys fine food and drink.
2. A good fellow; a jovial companion; a free liver.