Misha

Gin designed.

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Malaphor.

The blending of two idioms or sayings.

Often nonsensical.

Ex) when the cows freeze over.

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Prolific.

Large or plentiful amounts.

Often used incorrectly.

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Diabolism.

Dealings with the devil, such as possession - worship or belief in devils - evil character or wrongdoings.

In other words, devilish deeds.

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Leery.

Cautious or weary, based off of reasonable suspicions.

Basically weary with backup.

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Pittance.

A very small or inadequate amount.

Such as a pittance of time.

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Fallacy.

A mistaken belief, often founded in an unsound argument. Something like a myth or an old wives’ tale I suppose.

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Malignant.

Tending to produce death or deterioration. Most often linked to something cancerous.

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Polygamy.

The practice of having more than one wife (or more than one mate) at one time.

Illegal in many countries, though practiced anyhow.

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Chalant.

A French word, to matter.

Sometimes used in English as the opposite of nonchalant, though not technically a word in the English language.

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Prejudice.

A preconceived opinion, not based on fact or experience.

Today has featured of few discussions of types of prejudices, such as cultural and classism.

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Legislation.

A body of law that governs the behaviour of a country’s residents.

(I’ve a vague memory of an American ‘how a bill becomes a law’ video for children)

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Humility.

Having a modest view of one’s value or importance.

Or in a cultural sense, respecting and understanding another person’s culture and beliefs without bias.

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Executrix

An individual or institution appointed person to carry out the terms of one’s will.

Female of executor.

(Not to be confused with executioner)

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Interdependence

Dependent on one another.

A good way for us all to be.

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Nomaleficence

Seeking to do no harm.

(My phone didn’t know this one)

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Beneficence.

Doing or promoting good.

Promoting wellness, helping people.

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Kopite’j

Potato Bug (sow bug)

A Mi’kmaq word.