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famishment
famishment
/ˈfæmɪʃmənt/
noun
[Archaic]
A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
(
famishment
[Archaic]
,
starvation
)
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
The prolonged drought led to starvation among the local population.
The prolonged drought led to starvation among the local population.
anchylosis
anchylosis
/æŋˈkʌɪləsɪs/
noun
Abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
(
anchylosis
,
ankylosis
)
abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
surrey
surrey
/ˈsɝːi/
noun
A light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats
(
surrey
)
a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats
They took a romantic ride through the park in a horse-drawn surrey.
They took a romantic ride through the park in a horse-drawn surrey.
Surrey
A county in southeastern England on the Thames
(
Surrey
)
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
The picturesque landscapes of Surrey have inspired many artists and writers.
The picturesque landscapes of Surrey have inspired many artists and writers.
debauchery
debauchery
/dəˈbɔtʃɝi/
noun
A wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
(
bacchanal
,
bacchanalia
,
debauchery
,
debauch
,
drunken revelry
,
orgy
,
riot
[Archaic]
,
saturnalia
)
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
The city's nightlife is infamous for its wild debauch.
The city's nightlife is infamous for its wild debauch.
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