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Genealogical
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Adj., having to do with the pedigree, or account of the descent of a person's life
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Almoner
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N, one who distributes alms (charity) like mother teresa
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Preceptor
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N, the headmaster or principal of a school
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Metaphysics
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N, Abstract philosophical studies; concerned about fundamental nature of reality (with ontology and epistemology)
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Cosmolonigology
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An imaginary science, found only in the pages of Candide because Voltaire was a jackass
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Terrestrial
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Adj, Of, or relating to, the earth or its inhabitants; having a wordly and mundane character trait
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Bulwark
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A wall or embankment that is used for fortification; a safeguard to provide defense
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Rammer
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N, A tool for driving something with force?
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Cudgel
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N, a short heavy stick or club
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Prodigy
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N, a person with exceptional talents or powers; a portentous sign or event
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