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NOCTURNAL

of, relating to, or occurring in the night

The meaning of the word nocturnal is of, relating to, or occurring in the night.

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anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
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tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
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unearthlynot earthly: such as
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable