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::: cataract - great waterfall; eye abnormality (causing a gradual loss of eyesight)
::: altruistic - unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism
::: jaunty - cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat
::: myopic - nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia
::: saga - Scandinavian myth; any legend; long heroic narrative
::: leery - (of someone) suspicious; wary; cautious
::: mountebank - charlatan; boastful pretender
::: parsimony - stinginess; excessive frugality; ADJ. parsimonious
::: precept - practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept
::: gyroscope - apparatus used to maintain balance, ascertain direction, etc.