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TERMINOLOGY
the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
The meaning of the word terminology is the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| hap | happening |
| purported | reputed |
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| retribution | recompense |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |