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::: nonsense - speech or writing with no meaning; foolish behavior or language; Ex. make (a) nonsense of: spoil; cause to fail
::: restraint - moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction
::: arduous - hard; strenuous; Ex. arduous work
::: sextant - navigation tool used to determine a ship's latitude and longitude (by measuring the altitudes of stars)
::: ingratiate - become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss
::: gorge - stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful
::: emasculate - weaken; castrate
::: grotto - small cavern
::: tanner - person who turns animal hides into leather
::: philatelist - stamp-collector; N. philately: stamp collecting