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palindrome- A word or phrase that reads the same forwards and backwards
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chivalrous- Courteous and honorable, especially toward others
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astute- Having keen insight or sharp judgment
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prestidigitation- Skillful performance of magic tricks or sleight of hand
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chagrin- A feeling of embarrassment or disappointment
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serendipitous- Occurring by happy chance or accident
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banter- Playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
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pseudonym- A fictitious name used by an author
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pseudoscience-Claims presented as scientific but lacking scientific support
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plasticity- The ability to change or be molded
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neuroplasticity- The brain’s ability to reorganize and adapt
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kerfuffle- A noisy disturbance or fuss
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remnant- A leftover piece or trace of something
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countenance- Facial expression or appearance
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befuddle- To confuse or puzzle someone
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atonement- Making amends for wrongdoing
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caveat- A warning or condition that limits a statement
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acerbic- Sharp or biting in tone
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delegate- To assign responsibility or authority to another
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umbrage- Offense or resentment
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innocuous- Harmless or not likely to cause damage
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semantics- The study of meaning in language
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platitude- A remark that is overused and lacks originality
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nebulous- Vague or ill-defined
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anadrome- A word formed by reversing another word to create a new one
