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tincture
/ˈtɪŋktʃɝ/
noun
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
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hauteur
/hɔːtˈʊɹ/
noun
a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others
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leisure
/ˈɫɛʒɝ/, /ˈɫiʒɝ/
noun
a time for relaxing when one is free from duties and can spend one's time doing fun activities
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semaphore
/sˈɛmɐfˌoːɹ/
noun
a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance
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troubadour
/ˈtɹubəˌdɔɹ/
noun
a singer of folk songs
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folklore
/ˈfoʊˌkɫɔɹ/
noun
the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth
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stupor
/ˈstupɝ/
noun
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
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seignior
/sˈeɪnjɚ/
noun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
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stevedore
/ˈstivəˌdɔɹ/
noun
a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
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sinecure
/sˈaɪnkjʊɹ/
noun
a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well
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bellwether
/ˈbɛɫˌwɛðər/
noun
someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity
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purveyor
/pɝˈveɪɝ/
noun
someone who supplies provisions (especially food)
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zephyr
/ˈzɛfɝ/
noun
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
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timbre
/ˈtɪmbɝ/
noun
the quality of a sound that is distinct from pitch, intensity and loudness
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flag officer
/flˈæɡ ˈɑːfɪsɚ/
noun
a senior naval officer above the rank of captain
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spinster
/ˈspɪnstɝ/
noun
an elderly unmarried woman
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tenor
/ˈtɛnɝ/
noun
the pitch range of the highest male voice
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clamor
/ˈkɫæmɝ/
noun
a loud harsh or strident noise
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consignor
/kɑːnsɪnjˈoːɹ/
noun
the person who delivers over or commits merchandise
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bursar
/bˈɜːsɚ/
noun
a person whose responsibility is to manage the finances of a school, college, or university
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