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::: enlist - (cause to) join the armed forces; obtain (help, sympathy, or support)
::: rebuttal - refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove
::: obsidian - black volcanic rock
::: epaulet - (epaulette) ornament worn on the shoulder (of a uniform, etc.)
::: eclectic - selective; composed of elements drawn from disparate sources; selecting individual elements from a variety of sources; N. eclecticism
::: declivity - downward slope
::: wangle - achieve by cleverness or trick; wiggle out; fake; Ex. She tried to wangle an invitation to the party.
::: philanthropist - lover of mankind; doer of good; N. philanthropy
::: linguistic - pertaining to language
::: climactic - relating to the highest point; N. climax; CF. climatic