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ATHEROSCLEROSIS
- An arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries.
- Usage: Report on the sudden death of Darryl Kile, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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SOVEREIGNTY
- Freedom from external control; autonomy.
- Usage: Report on Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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UNTENABLE
- Not able to be defended.
- Usage: President Bush's speech on Mideast.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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ZOETROPE
- An optical toy, in which figures made to revolve on the inside of a cylinder, and viewed through slits in its circumference, appear like a single figure passing through a series of natural motions as if animated or mechanically moved.
- Usage: Report on new animated ads in subways.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
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