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noun. a thick secretion in the airway during disease and inflammation
phlegm
verb. bite at or nibble something persistently
gnaw
verb. cause a fluid to change to a solid or semisolid state
coagulate
noun. the assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope
conclave
noun. a secret or disguised way of writing
cipher
adj. not having any serious purpose or value
frivolous
verb. teach (a person or group) to accept a set of beliefs uncritically
indoctrinate
noun. the jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes
mandible
adj. having knowledge or being aware of
cognizant
adj. more than is necessary, normal, or desirable
excessive
noun. an award or privilege granted as a special honor
accolade
noun. the Portuguese and Spanish name for grilled beef
verb. persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
cajole
adj. outstandingly bad; shocking
egregious
noun. a set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement
aesthetic
noun. a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something
mnemonic
adj. proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
insidious
noun. a branch of French cuisine devoted to prepared meat products
charcuterie
verb. find (something) out for certain; make sure of
ascertain
noun. a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases
panacea
noun. the condition of lasting for only a short time
evanescence
adj. exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
quixotic
adj. diverse in character or content
heterogeneous
adj. very virulent or infectious
malignant
noun. an actor or actress
thespian