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sanctify v

To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use. To free from sin; to purify. To endorse with religious sanction

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atavistic adj

(biology) Of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance combination of genes. Of a throwback or exhibiting primitivism

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monophthongal adj

Of or pertaining to a vowel that has the same sound throughout its pronunciation. Pronounced as a single vowel sound, especially of vowels normally pronounced as a diphthong

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psychosomatic adj

Pertaining to physical diseases, symptoms, etc. which have mental causes. (now rare) Pertaining to both the mind and the body

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lunette n

A small opening in a vaulted roof of a circular or crescent shape. A crescent-shaped recess or void in the space above a window or door

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buttress v

To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress. To support something or someone by supplying evidence; to corroborate or substantiate

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wallflower n

Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the genus Erysimum with bright yellow to red flowers. A person who is socially awkward, especially one who does not dance at a party due to shyness

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languish v

To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. To live in miserable or disheartening conditions. To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful

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