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::: arroyo - gully; narrow channel formed by rainwater
::: invoke - call and bring into use (a right or law); call on/upon (a higher power or god) for help; ask for; beg for; conjure (a spirit); Ex. invoke the veto power; Ex. invoke one's advisor/God
::: epicure - connoisseur of food and drink; gourmet; ADJ. epicurean; CF. Epicurus
::: coiffure - hairstyle
::: deterrent - something that discourages or deters
::: manifestation - outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent
::: invective - abuse
::: nicety - precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties
::: cynosure - object of general attention; person or thing that is a center of attention; CF. Ursa Minor
::: slaughter - killing of animals for food; massacre; V: butcher (animals) for food; kill in large numbers