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a specific duration or period during which an individual is engaged in a particular task or activity

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After completing his stint as an intern at the law firm, James was offered a full-time position.

Sheila's stint as a volunteer at the animal shelter helped her gain valuable experience in animal care.

catharsis

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(psychology) the process of relieving a complex by bringing it to consciousness and directly addressing it

canard

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a baseless and made-up news or story created to mislead people

What is a "canard"?

A canard is a false or misleading story, rumor, or piece of information that is spread deliberately to deceive or mislead others, often for political, financial, or other reasons. In journalism, a canard refers to a piece of news that is not true or is exaggerated, typically aimed at harming someone's reputation or causing confusion. It can be spread through various forms of media, including newspapers, television, or social media. A canard differs from a mistake or misunderstanding, as it is intentionally fabricated or distorted to serve a specific purpose. Journalists aim to avoid spreading canards by verifying information before reporting it and relying on credible sources. The spread of canards can harm trust in the media and contribute to misinformation.

stereotype

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a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

inroad

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a gradual advance or penetration that weakens or reduces strength, influence, or effectiveness

rigmarole

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a lengthy, tedious, and complicated procedure or set of instructions, often considered unnecessary

drachma

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a historical unit of currency formerly used in Greece

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epoch

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a period of time in history or someone's life, during which significant events happen

drought

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a long period of time when there is not much raining

quintet

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a musical piece written for five singers or instruments

What is a "quintet"?

A quintet is a musical composition written for five performers. It involves five different parts, each played or sung by a separate instrument or voice. Quintets are common in various genres, including classical chamber music, jazz, and contemporary music. They offer a rich and complex sound due to the combination of five distinct musical elements, allowing for intricate interplay and harmony among the performers.

elegy

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a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past

What is an "elegy"?

An elegy is a poem that expresses sorrow, often written in response to the death of a person or the loss of something significant. Traditionally, elegies explore themes of grief, mourning, and the passage of time, providing a space for the poet to convey deep emotions and memories. This form can vary in structure, but it typically maintains a solemn and introspective tone. Elegies may also celebrate the life of the deceased, highlighting their virtues and the impact they had on others.

milieu

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the social or cultural setting or environment

souvenir

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something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

entrails

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the internal organs, particularly the intestines, of a human or animal

fetus

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an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception

tilth

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land that has been prepared or cultivated, ready for planting or sowing seeds

altar

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the table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity

canon

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a recognized collection of authoritative books, texts, or works within a particular field or tradition, especially in religion

conceit

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excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance

diphthong

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(phonetics) a gliding speech sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable

What is a "diphthong"?

A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable. It involves a noticeable change in the quality of the vowel sound during its pronunciation. In English, examples of diphthongs include sounds like "ai" in "rain," "ou" in "out," and "oy" in "boy." Diphthongs are important in phonetics because they add variety to vowel sounds and can affect the meaning of words. Understanding diphthongs is essential for accurate pronunciation and phonetic transcription in language.

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