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marquee
/mɑɹˈki/
noun
large and often sumptuous tent
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matinee
/ˈmætɪˌneɪ/
noun
a musical or dramatic performance that takes place in daytime, especially in the afternoon
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assignee
/ɐsˈaɪniː/
noun
(law) the party to whom something is assigned (e.g., someone to whom a right or property is legally transferred)
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conferee
/ˌkɑnfɝˈi/
noun
a member of a conference
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consignee
/kənsˈaɪniː/
noun
the person to whom merchandise is delivered over
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perigee
/pˈɛɹɪdʒˌiː/
noun
periapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is nearest to the Earth
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negligee
/nˈɛɡlɪʒˌeɪ/
noun
a loose, flowing garment, typically made of a light, sheer fabric such as silk or chiffon, that is worn by women as a nightgown or a dressing gown
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melee
/ˈmeɪˌɫeɪ/
noun
a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people
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levee
/ˈɫɛvi/
noun
a place on a river where boats dock
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pedigree
/ˈpɛdəɡɹi/
noun
the recorded ancestry or lineage of individuals, typically in the context of their descendants tracing back to a common ancestor
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repartee
/ˌɹɛpɝˈti/
noun
adroitness and cleverness in reply
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vicissitude
/ˌvɪˈsɪsɪtud/
noun
a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something
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aptitude
/ˈæptəˌtud/
noun
natural talent or ability in a particular skill or area
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desuetude
/dɪsˈuːɾuːd/
noun
a state of inactivity or disuse
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platitude
/ˈpɫætɪˌtud/
noun
a statement or advice that is no longer effective or interesting because it has been repeated over and over again
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certitude
/ˈsɝtəˌtud/
noun
the feeling of complete certainty
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altitude
/ˈæɫtəˌtud/
noun
the distance between an object or point and sea level
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pulchritude
/pˈʌlkɹɪtˌuːd/
noun
physical beauty (especially of a woman)
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prelude
/ˈpɹeɪˌɫud/
noun
a short section of a musical performance such as a fugue, opera, suite, etc. that introduces the main theme or subject
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lassitude
/lˈæsɪtˌuːd/
noun
a feeling of lack of interest or energy
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