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SEPTIC

of, relating to, or causing putrefaction

The meaning of the word septic is of, relating to, or causing putrefaction.

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palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
aloftat or to a great height
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
monotonytedious sameness
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
spruceto make spruce
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended