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triptych
[trip-tik]
three panels or compartments side by side with pictures or carvings

inveterate
[in-vet-er-it ]
settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling, or the like

obstreperous
[uhb-strep-er-uhs]
noisy and difficult to control

elide
[ih-lahyd]
to suppress or omit; ignore or pass over

coffer
[kaw-fer]
a box or chest, especially one for valuables

scunner
[skuhn-er]
an irrational dislike; loathing

alabaster
[al-uh-bas-ter]
a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.

complicit
[kuhm-plis-it]
choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others; having complicity

circumspect
[sur-kuhm-spekt]
watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent; well-considered

repugnant
[ri-puhg-nuhnt]
extremely distasteful; unacceptable

yeoman
[yoh-muhn]
performed in a workmanlike, valiant, and useful manner, especially in situations involving a great deal of effort

clinometer
[klahy-nom-i-ter]
an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes

corrie
[kor-ee]
a circular hollow in the side of a hill or mountain

valorous
[val-er-uhs]
showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

nonplussed
[non-pluhst]
completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

pedagogy
[ped-uh-goh-jee]
the function or work of a teacher; teaching