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::: preeminent - outstanding; superior
::: aspersion - slanderous remark; Ex. cast aspersions on
::: oblivion - obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness
::: placebo - harmless substance prescribed as a dummy pill
::: momentous - very important; N. moment; CF. momentary
::: anachronism - an error involving time in a story; something or someone misplaced in time; ADJ. anachronistic
::: inasmuch_as - since; owing to the fact that
::: deranged - insane
::: knoll - little round hill; hillock
::: renounce - abandon; give up (by formal announcement); disown; repudiate; Ex. renounce one's claim to the property/one's religion; N. renunciation