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EXCERPT

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cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
purveyorone that purveys
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
atypicalnot typical : irregular
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
dozeto sleep lightly
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning