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brioche

A light, sweet, yeast-leavened French pastry or bread that is rich in butter and eggs,…

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lees

The dead yeast cells and other solid particles that settle to the bottom of a container…

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minerality

A sensory quality in wine, often described as a stony, chalky, or metallic taste,…

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schadenfreude

The experience of pleasure, joy, or self-satisfaction derived from learning about or…

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crimped

To restrict, restrain, or negatively affect the growth or development of something,…

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hardfork

A radical change to a blockchain's software that makes previous blocks or transactions…

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transborder

Relating to or involving movement or operations across national boundaries.

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incurrence

The act of becoming liable or subject to something, typically something negative such as…

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permitholder

An entity or business that has been granted a formal license or permit to operate a…

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enjoin

To legally prohibit or restrain a person or entity from performing a specific act through…

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floriculture

The branch of agriculture and horticulture focused on the cultivation of flowering and…

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atomize

To reduce or convert a liquid into a very fine spray, mist, or tiny droplets.

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foliar

Relating to or applied directly to the leaves of a plant.

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phytosanitary

Relating to the health and safety of plants, particularly concerning the control of pests…

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harrows

Agricultural implements consisting of a heavy frame with sharp teeth or discs, used for…

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kilns

Ovens or heated chambers used for processing materials such as drying fish or firing…

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ridgers

Agricultural implements or attachments used to create raised strips of soil, known as…

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consignee

The person, entity, or party to whom goods or property are being sent or delivered.

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consignor

A person or company that sends goods to another party, typically for sale or transport.

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contravention

An action that violates a law, treaty, or formal set of regulations.

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crowdfunder

A campaign or project that seeks to raise money by gathering small amounts of capital…

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melasma

A common skin condition that causes brown or gray-brown patches, typically on the face,…

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retinol

A form of vitamin A frequently used in skincare products to improve skin texture and…

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incrementalism

A strategy or policy of making small, cautious improvements rather than large, sweeping…

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parboiled

Refers to rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling, which helps…

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nonrecourse

Describing a type of loan where the borrower is not personally liable for repayment…

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underbanked

Referring to individuals or communities that have limited or no access to traditional…

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airside

The area of an airport terminal beyond security and passport control where passengers…

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bulkhead

A vertical partition or wall within the interior of an aircraft that separates cabin…

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herringbone

A specific seating layout in aircraft cabins where seats are angled toward the windows or…

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taxiing

The movement of an aircraft on the ground under its own power, typically before takeoff…

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habilitation

A therapeutic or educational process designed to help individuals develop or improve…

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unvested

Referring to company shares or stock options that an employee has not yet fully earned…

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flatlining

Remaining at a constant level without showing any significant growth, progress, or…

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demurrage

A charge payable to the owner of a chartered ship or vehicle for failing to load or…

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ambivalence

The state of having mixed, conflicting, or uncertain feelings toward something, leading…

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airworthiness

The measure of an aircraft's suitability for safe flight, based on its design,…

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hallucinated

In the context of artificial intelligence, describing an instance where an AI model…

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naphtha

A refined or partially refined petroleum product, typically used as a feedstock in…

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superclusters

Large-scale, interconnected networks or arrays of high-performance computing systems…

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premiumisation

A business strategy of shifting customers toward more expensive, higher-value products or…

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beneficiate

To process raw ores or minerals to improve their quality, grade, or value before further…

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collateralisation

The act of pledging an asset or natural resource as security for a loan to ensure…

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misinvoicing

The act of deliberately falsifying the value, quantity, or type of goods on a commercial…

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odious

Extremely unpleasant, repulsive, or morally offensive.

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concessionaires

Companies or individuals granted the right by a government or owner to operate a business…

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polemical

Relating to or involving strongly critical, aggressive, or disputatious writing or speech…

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disincorporating

The act of a municipality formally dissolving its status as an incorporated city or town,…

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