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anglophobia

noun · ang-gluh-foh-bee-uh a hatred or fear of England or anything English.

achluophobia

noun a fear of night, darkness.

saunter

verb (without object) · sawn-ter, sahn-

to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll: sauntering through the woods. noun · sawn-ter, sahn-

a leisurely walk or ramble; stroll.

a leisurely gait.

bolster

noun · bohl-ster

a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc.

anything resembling this in form or in use as a support.

any pillow, cushion, or pad. verb (used with object) · bohl-ster

to support with or as with a pillow or cushion.

to add to, support, or uphold (sometimes followed by up): They bolstered their morale by singing. He bolstered up his claim with new evidence.

demoniac

adjective · dih-moh-nee-ak, dee-muh-nahy-ak

of, pertaining to, or like a demon; demonic: demoniac laughter.

possessed by or as by an evil spirit; raging; frantic. noun · dih-moh-nee-ak, dee-muh-nahy-ak

a person seemingly possessed by a demon or evil spirit.

vivacious

adjective · vi-vey-shuhs, vahy- lively; animated; gay: a vivacious folk dance.

posthumous

adjective · pos-chuh-muhs, -choo-

arising, occurring, or continuing after one's death: a posthumous award for bravery.

published after the death of the author: a posthumous novel.

born after the death of the father.

effulgent

adjective · ih-fuhl-juhnt, ih-fool- shining forth brilliantly; radiant.

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