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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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WordMeaning
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
queasycausing nausea
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
unwittingnot knowing : unaware