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QUINTESSENCE

the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies

The meaning of the word quintessence is the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies.

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fellskin
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
expoundto set forth : state
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
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