noun
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a proper preparation for complete or perfect performance.
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a literary work that abounds in long, difficult compound words.
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the main upward-growing axis of a plant; the stem.
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a man who performs skilful tricks of sleight of hand with (balls, knives, etc.) as by keeping a number of them in the air continuously; a juggler.
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a man who cheats another; a cheat; a deceiver.