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::: anneal - reduce brittleness and improve toughness by heating and cooling (metal or glass)
::: expos - \'e public revelation of something discreditable
::: prophetic - of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet
::: aperture - opening; hole; adjustable opening in a camera that limits the amount of light
::: simian - monkeylike; N: ape or monkey
::: discompose - disturb the composure of; confuse
::: dogged - determined; stubborn; stubbornly persevering; tenacious; Ex. Inspector Javert's dogged pursuit of Jean Valjean
::: nascent - incipient; coming into being or existence; Ex. nascent ability in music
::: condign - adequate; (of punishment) severe and well deserved
::: drudgery - hard unpleasant work; menial work