bemissionary
v. to annoy with missionaries
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abuccinate
v. to announce with a flourish of trumpets
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picqueter
n. one who arranges artificial flowers for a living
Arnold Bennett was surprised to find no fresh flowers in George Bernard Shaw’s apartment.
“But I thought you were so fond of flowers,” he said.
“I am,” Shaw replied, “and I’m very fond of children too, but I don’t chop their heads off and stand them in pots about the house.”
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clinomania
n. an excessive desire to stay in bed
“The happiest part of a man’s life is what he passes lying awake in bed in the morning.” — Samuel Johnson
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hallelujatic
adj. containing hallelujahs
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accismus
n. feigned disinterest in a desired object
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hindermate
n. a companion who hinders; opposite of helpmate
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unlove
v. to cease to love
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artolater
n. a worshiper of bread
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moonglade
n. the reflection of moonlight on a body of water