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Shady :: Shady (superl.) Of or pertaining to shade or darkness; hence, unfit to be seen or known; equivocal; dubious or corrupt..

Diacaustic :: Diacaustic (a.) Pertaining to, or possessing the properties of, a species of caustic curves formed by refraction. See Caustic surface, under Caustic..

Underwrite :: Underwrite (v. i.) To practice the business of insuring; to take a risk of insurance on a vessel or the like.

Hornbug :: Hornbug (n.) A large nocturnal beetle of the genus Lucanus (as L. capreolus, and L. dama), having long, curved upper jaws, resembling a sickle. The grubs are found in the trunks of old trees..

Mustard :: Mustard (n.) A powder or a paste made from the seeds of black or white mustard, used as a condiment and a rubefacient. Taken internally it is stimulant and diuretic, and in large doses is emetic..

Bungo :: Bungo (n.) A kind of canoe used in Central and South America; also, a kind of boat used in the Southern United States..

Synonymic :: Synonymic (n.) The science, or the scientific treatment, of synonymous words..

Trochlear :: Trochlear (n.) Shaped like, or resembling, a pulley; pertaining to, or connected with, a trochlea; as, a trochlear articular surface; the trochlear muscle of the eye..

Carouse :: Carouse (v. i.) To drink deeply or freely in compliment; to take part in a carousal; to engage in drunken revels.

Viaduct :: Viaduct (n.) A structure of considerable magnitude, usually with arches or supported on trestles, for carrying a road, as a railroad, high above the ground or water; a bridge; especially, one for crossing a valley or a gorge. Cf. Trestlework..

Viceroy :: Viceroy (prep.) A large and handsome American butterfly (Basilarchia, / Limenitis, archippus). Its wings are orange-red, with black lines along the nervures and a row of white spots along the outer margins. The larvae feed on willow, poplar, and apple trees..

Credit :: Credit (v. t.) To confide in the truth of; to give credence to; to put trust in; to believe.

Consume :: Consume (v. t.) To destroy, as by decomposition, dissipation, waste, or fire; to use up; to expend; to waste; to burn up; to eat up; to devour..

Counteract :: Counteract (v. t.) To act in opposition to; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice..

Reserve :: Reserve (v. t.) Hence, to keep in store for future or special use; to withhold from present use for another purpose or time; to keep; to retain..

Indistinction :: Indistinction (n.) Want of distinction or distinguishableness; confusion; uncertainty; indiscrimination.

Numberous :: Numberous (a.) Numerous.

Pack :: Pack (n.) A full set of playing cards; also, the assortment used in a particular game; as, a euchre pack..

Inustion :: Inustion (n.) The act of burning or branding.

Unmanned :: Unmanned (a.) Not tamed; not made familiar with, or subject to, man; -- also used figuratively..

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