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flora

noun

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(botany) an individual plant or plant species

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A botanical survey cataloged over 300 types of flora still remaining in the fragmented nature reserve which once contained much greater diversity.

Scientists discovered a new species of flowering flora during field work in the Amazon rainforest.

floral

Adjective

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resembling or reminding one of flowers through visual patterns, designs, or impressions

to assail

Verb

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to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally

assailant

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an individual who initiates an attack on someone else, employing various means such as physical violence, verbal aggression, or other forms of assault

destitute

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lacking various essential needs that are important for well-being or function

destitution

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a state where basic human needs cannot be met due to a lack of resources and access to necessities

stoic

Adjective

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not displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations

stoicism

noun

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the quality of enduring hardship or pain without displaying emotion or complaint

lingo

noun

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language, words, or expressions that are particular to a certain profession, trade, or group

lingua

noun

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the anatomical organ in the mouth that is involved in tasting, swallowing, and speech

lingual

Adjective

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related to language, speech, or linguistic elements

nonlinguistic

contemporaneous

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belonging to the same time period

contemporary

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having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends

vitriol

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criticism or comments that are severely cruel and hurtful

vitriolic

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(of a substance) highly acidic or corrosive in nature

extempore

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without prior preparation or practice

Grammatical Information:

interrogative adverb

extemporaneous

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expressed or occurring on the spot without preparation

to intermit

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to stop for a period of time

intermittent

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repeatedly starting and stopping, in short, irregular intervals

intermittency

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the quality of occurring with irregular pauses in activity or occurrence

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