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::: dorsal - relating to the back of an animal; Ex. dorsal fin
::: genus - division of animals or plants, below a family and above a species
::: pharisaical - pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical
::: bereaved - deprived of (someone beloved through death)
::: serendipity - gift for finding valuable things by accident; accidental good fortune or luck; CF. The Three Princes of Serendip
::: verve - enthusiasm (as in artistic performance or composition); liveliness; vigor
::: timorous - fearful; timid; demonstrating fear
::: presage - foretell; be a warning or sign of; N: presentiment; foreboding; omen
::: carnivorous - meat-eating; N. carnivore; CF. herbivore
::: devotee - enthusiastic follower; enthusiast; Ex. devotee of Bach