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June 27th, 2002
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GIZMO
- A mechanical device or part whose name is forgotten or unknown; a gadget.
- Usage: Report on NY tech show, TechXNY.
Source: The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition.
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PANACEA
- A remedy for all ills or difficulties.
- Usage: Report on firefighter's attempts to control wildfires by mixing and matching a myriad of methods.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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