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starchy
Definition: (adjective) Rigidly formal.
Synonyms: buckram, stiff.
Usage: Though I often poke fun at the butler's starchy manner, I secretly love the formality and sophistica...

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Definition: (noun) A pale light sometimes seen at night over marshy ground.
Synonyms: friar's lantern, ignis fatuus,

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devotee
Definition: (noun) An ardent follower and admirer.
Synonyms: buff, lover, fan.
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fecundity
Definition: (noun) The quality of something that causes or assists healthy growth.
Synonyms: fruitfulness.
Usage: The island is famous for its fecundity and exports tropical fruits to countries around the globe.

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pitfall
Definition: (noun) An unsuspected difficulty or danger.
Synonyms: booby trap.
Usage: She's like a gentle little doe feeding on lilies—she doesn't dream of the pitfalls ahead of her.

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