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  1. Just the facts: PERNICIOUS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster PERNICIOUS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
  2. Just the facts: PROLONG Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster PROLONG Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus PROLONGED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
  3. Just the facts: LIQUIDATE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster LIQUIDATE Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
  4. Just the facts: ABSOLVE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster ABSOLVE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
  5. Just a quick comment on the replies so far to our word, Absolve. I found them, for the most part, to be quite, absorbing.
  6. Just the facts: MELANCHOLIA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster MELANCHOLY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster 87 Synonyms & Antonyms for MELANCHOLIA | Thesaurus.com
  7. Just the facts: EXALTATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster EXALTATION Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
  8. Just the facts: FOREBODING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster FOREBODING Synonyms: 192 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
  9. Just the facts: SPLEEN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster VENT ONE'S SPLEEN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
  10. Just the facts: Pensiveness Definition - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary pensiveness Related Words - Merriam-Webster PENSIVE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster PENSIVE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
  11. Just the facts: SUBLIMATE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Sublimate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com 128 Synonyms & Antonyms for SUBLIMATE | Thesaurus.com
  12. Just the facts: QUIESCENCE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster QUIESCENCE Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
  13. Nostomania is an intense and uncontrollable feeling of homesickness, or an overwhelming compulsion to return home. It combines the Greek word "nostos," meaning "return home," with "-mania," referring to madness or a compulsion. The term describes an extreme longing for familiar surroundings and a strong, often pathological, desire to go back to one's origins. Key Aspects: Intense Homesickness: It goes beyond typical homesickness to become an intense, overwhelming desire. Irresistible Compulsion: There is a strong, almost irresistible urge to return to one's home or familiar environment. Origin of the Word: The term is derived from the Greek word "nostos" (a return home) and the Greek suffix "-mania" (madness). Usage: It can describe an excessive or pathological form of nostalgia for one's homeland. (M-W let me down this time)
  14. Just the facts: FRISSON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster FRISSON Synonyms: 30 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
  15. Just the facts: ENNUI Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster ENNUI Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
  16. Just the facts: DOLOR Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster DOLOR Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
  17. Just the facts: CHOLER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster CHOLER Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
  18. When I saw the definition of our word of the day, I know I am dating myself, but the first thing that came to mind was Flip Wilson and his sassy character Geraldine Jones. " The Devil made me do it! " The Character: Geraldine Jones, a character played by Flip Wilson on his 1970s variety show, would often use the line "The Devil made me do it!" as a humorous excuse for her impulsive or mischievous behavior. Cultural Impact: The phrase became a widely recognized part of the American lexicon, used as a lighthearted excuse for getting into trouble, according to Salvationist.ca. Flip Wilson Quotes - BrainyQuote Satan’s Two Favorite Lies (I can't believe it has been over 50 years since)
  19. Just the facts: CACOËTHES Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
  20. Just the facts: BRONTIDE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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