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::: scintilla - trace; minute amount; shred; least bit; Ex. There is not a scintilla of truth; CF. spark
::: rebus - representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols; puzzle in which pictures or letters stand for words; Ex. ``R U 18'' is a rebus for ``Are you 18''.
::: pertinent - suitable; to the point; relevant
::: heedless - not noticing; disregarding
::: habitat - natural home of a plant or animal; CF. habitation
::: droop - bend or hang downward; become weakened; Ex. His shoulders drooped with tiredness; N.
::: latch - fastening or lock consisting of a movable bar that fits into a notch; V: close with a latch
::: dearth - scarcity
::: reparation - compensation (for loss or wrong); amends; Ex. make reparation for the damage; CF. repair
::: thrifty - careful about money; economical; N. thrift