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EPAULET
- A shoulder ornament, especially a fringed strap worn on military uniforms.
- Usage: Report on the behavior of Iraqi troops as they shed their uniforms and fled positions when faced with imminent U.S. military confrontation.
Source: The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition.
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NECROPSY
- A postmortem examination or inspection; an autopsy.
- Usage: Story on the rescue of beached dolphins in Florida, where one diseased animal had to be euthanized.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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OMBUDSMAN
- One that investigates reported complaints (as from students or consumers), reports findings, and helps to achieve equitable settlements.
- Usage: Report on Iraqi citizens approaching U.S. troops and requesting assistance.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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