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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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umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
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ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
figurea number symbol : numeral
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gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
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self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic