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    The document defines a variety of uncommon words and phrases. It provides definitions for terms like 'bête noire', 'steely-eyed missile man', and 'under the knife'. It also defines idioms and phrases such as 'the organ grinder, not the monkey' and 'if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys'.

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    The document defines a variety of uncommon words and phrases. It provides definitions for terms like 'bête noire', 'steely-eyed missile man', and 'under the knife'. It also defines idioms and phrases such as 'the organ grinder, not the monkey' and 'if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys'.

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    The document defines a variety of uncommon words and phrases. It provides definitions for terms like 'bête noire', 'steely-eyed missile man', and 'under the knife'. It also defines idioms and phrases such as 'the organ grinder, not the monkey' and 'if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys'.

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    Bête noire (n): Someone or something that is unbearable and so particularly avoided or
    disliked; the bane of someone's existence; an object of aversion; an anathema.
    Sinking feeling (n): An unpleasant feeling in the abdomen caused by hunger or, especially,
    apprehension or uneasiness.
    Steely-eyed missile man (n): (US, astronautics, often humorous, slang) An astronaut or
    engineer who quickly comes up with a solution to a difficult problem while under extreme
    pressure.
    promethean (adj.): Of or pertaining to Prometheus, a demigod in Greek mythology who
    created mortals from clay and stole fire from Zeus to give to them, for which Zeus punished
    him by chaining him to a rock and having an eagle feed on his liver which grew back each
    night; he was later rescued by Heracles.
    1. Boldly creative, inventive, or original; skillful, talented; also, recklessly daring; audacious.
    2. Of a Romantic literary hero: defying traditional moral categories; rebelling against a larger
    order; persecuted but dauntless.
    baffle (v): (transitive): To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound,
    to puzzle.
    under the knife (prepositional phrase): (informal) Chiefly preceded by a form of go:
    undergoing a surgical procedure; into surgery.
    the organ grinder, not the monkey (n): (idiomatic) Synonym of organ grinder (“the person
    who is in charge, rather than a lackey or representative; the person truly responsible for
    another's actions”).
    If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys (proverb): (British, informal) Offering a low payment
    or salary will not attract skilled workers or employees.
    hook up (v): (intransitive, slang, followed by with) To have a casual sexual experience with
    another person, usually without any future relationship intended.
    Plow (v): (American spelling) Alternative spelling of plough.
    Phonk (n) (uncountable): A style of music derived from hip-hop and trap music and directly
    inspired by 1990s Memphis rap.
    Slings and arrows pl. (plural only): (idiomatic) 1. Hardships or adverse circumstances.
    Synonyms: misfortunes, setbacks.
    Grantee (n): The person to whom something is granted.
    Provisional (adj.): Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or
    being replaced by a permanent equivalent.
    Mission (n): 5. A number of people appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.
    Promptly (adv.): In prompt manner; both soon and quickly.
    Disclose (v): (transitive) To expose to the knowledge of others; to make known, state openly,
    reveal.
    Dependent (n): A person who relies on another for support or sustenance, particularly financial
    support.
    Proctor (n): (Canada, US) A person who supervises students as they take an examination, in
    the United States at the college/university level; often the department secretary, or a
    fellow/graduate student; an invigilator.
    pummel (v): To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly.

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    Lingua franca (n): A common language used by people of diverse backgrounds to


    communicate with one another, often a basic form of speech with simplified grammar,
    particularly, one that is not the first language of any of its speakers.
    draconian (adj.): Very severe, cruel, or harsh.
    unnerve (v): To deprive of nerve, force, or strength; to weaken; to enfeeble.
    Vengeance (n): Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.
    Exuberant (n): (of people) Very cheery and peppy; extremely cheerful, energetic and
    enthusiastic.
    unmake (v):
    1. Literally Dismantling an Object.
    2. Undoing Decisions or Policies.
    3. Destroying or Ruining Something.
    Inaccuracy(n): (uncountable) The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.

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