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tecnolatry
n. worship or idolization of children

October 27, 2005October 5, 2006 | Language

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vicambulate
v. to walk about in the streets

October 22, 2005October 5, 2006 | Language

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sagittipotent
adj. having great ability in archery

October 15, 2005October 5, 2006 | Language

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supellectile
adj. of the nature of furniture

October 10, 2005October 5, 2006 | Language

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stiricide
n. the falling of icicles from a house

October 5, 2005October 5, 2006 | Language

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sinapistic
adj. consisting of mustard

October 1, 2005October 5, 2006 | Language

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spatchcock
v. to insert into a text too hurriedly

September 24, 2005October 5, 2006 | Language

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isangelous
equal to the angels

September 19, 2005October 5, 2006 | Language

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seeksorrow
n. one who contrives to give himself vexation

September 15, 2005October 5, 2006 | Language

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quercivorous
adj. feeding on oak trees

September 9, 2005October 5, 2006 | Language

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