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::: centrifuge - machine that separates substances by whirling them
::: molecule - the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance that has all the properties of that substance
::: authoritarian - subordinating the individual to the state; completely dominating another's will; Ex. authoritarian regime/father
::: ruminate - chew over and over (mentally or, like cows, physically); mull over(ponder)
::: licentious - amoral; lewd and lascivious; unrestrained
::: peon - landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage
::: arboretum - place where different trees and shrubs are studied and exhibited
::: garbled - mixed up; jumbled; distorted; V. garble: mix up or distort (a message) to such an extent as to make misleading or unintelligible
::: facetious - joking (often inappropriately); unserious; humorous
::: nemesis - someone seeking revenge; source of downfall or ruin; CF. Nemesis