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adiposity: another word for obesity
antebellum : literally, “before the war.” The war referred to is the United States Civil War (1861-1865).
autodidact : self-taught
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booze : (noun) alcoholic drink; (verb) to drink
bowdlerize : remove or change the original words written by an author.
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fawn : a baby deer
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hydrophobia : literally, “fear of water.” Usually refers to a dangerous disease in dogs and other animals.
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