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  • ha·la·tion (h-lshn)

    n.

    1. A blurring or spreading of light around bright areas on a photographic image.

    2. A glow around a bright object on a television screen.

    May 21, 2009

  • en·tre·pôt (ntr-p)

    n.

    1. A place where goods are stored or deposited and from which they are distributed.

    2. A trading or market center.

    May 21, 2009

  • ti·trate (ttrt)

    tr. & intr.v. ti·trat·ed, ti·trat·ing, ti·trates

    To determine the concentration of (a solution) by titration or perform the operation of titration.

    May 21, 2009

  • –adjective

    1. increased, as in size, volume, etc.; expanded; dilated: the distended nostrils of the terrified horse.

    2. swollen, by or as by internal pressure, out of normal size or shape; protuberant: distended wineskins; the distended arteries of his neck.

    May 19, 2009

  • the last act or manifestation of someone or something; farewell appearance: This building turned out to be the swan song of Victorian architecture.

    Origin:

    1825–35; so called from the belief that the dying swan sings

    May 16, 2009

  • –adjective

    1. subordinate; subsidiary.

    May 16, 2009

  • –verb (used without object)

    1. to listen attentively; hearken.

    May 16, 2009

  • words I am learning

    May 16, 2009

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