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CMARS-List 1 Ver. 2-14

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  1. presbyopia
    a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45
  2. imago
    an adult insect produced after metamorphosis
  3. paradigm
    a standard or typical example
  4. trope
    language used in a nonliteral sense
  5. fustian
    a strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap
  6. austral
    of the south or coming from the south
  7. spelunker
    a person who explores caves
  8. potholer
    a person who explores caves
  9. sang-froid
    great coolness and composure under strain
  10. narthex
    portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church
  11. portico
    porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered area
  12. vestibule
    a large entrance or reception room or area
  13. lexeme
    a minimal unit in the lexicon of a language
  14. morpheme
    the smallest meaningful language unit
  15. ontogenesis
    the process of an individual organism growing organically
  16. ontogeny
    the process of an individual organism growing organically
  17. piccolo
    a small flute; pitched an octave above the standard flute
  18. topiary
    the art of making shapes by trimming shrubs or trees
  19. jurisprudence
    the branch of philosophy concerned with the law
  20. blancmange
    a sweet milk pudding thickened with gelatin or cornstarch
  21. algorithm
    a precise rule specifying how to solve some problem
  22. hejira
    a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
  23. coracle
    a small rounded boat made of hides stretched over a wicker frame; still used in some parts of Great Britain
  24. extirpate
    destroy completely, as if down to the roots
  25. fastnacht
    doughnut traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday
  26. umbrage
    a feeling of anger caused by being offended
  27. plebiscite
    a vote determining public opinion on a question
  28. internment
    the act of confining someone in a prison
Created on 二月 14, 2008 (updated 二月 14, 2008)

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