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June 1, 2018
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What does Embolization mean?

embolization(Noun)
A nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that effects the selective occlusion of blood vessels by purposely introducing emboli.

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May 31, 2018
72%    28%    #72 votes

What does beaucoup mean?

beaucoup(Noun)
An abundance

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May 30, 2018
86%    14%    #32 votes

What does riposte mean?

rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter(noun)
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

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May 29, 2018
88%    12%    #23 votes

What does homogeneous mean?

homogeneous, homogenous(adj)
all of the same or similar kind or nature

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May 28, 2018
59%    41%    #34 votes

What does petard mean?

petard(noun)
an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall

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May 27, 2018
72%    28%    #33 votes

What does raillery mean?

banter, raillery, give-and-take, backchat(noun)
light teasing repartee

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May 26, 2018
72%    28%    #23 votes

What does fraternity mean?

fraternity, frat(noun)
a social club for male undergraduates

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