Proboscis- any long flexible snout. 
- The elephant had a proboscis. 
 Pantomime- dramatic entertainment
- The play showed great pantomime.
Proclivity- tendency to choose or do something regular. 
- Biting my nails was my proclivity. 
Centrifuge- machine using force for separating substances. 
- The machine tore the man apart. 
Odious- arousing or deserving hatred 
- After the boy lied the girl felt odious towards him. 
Jargon- confused unintelligible language
- Spanish is jargon to me. 
Ravenous- very eager for food
- After not eating all day I was ravenous when I got home. 
Parlor- room used for conversation or resection of guests 
- Parlors where very popular in the olden days.
Stagnant- not flowing in a current or stream
- The ocean is a stagnant. 
Cacophony- harsh sound 
- The thunder gave a great cacophony. 
Tamped- to put check on
- My moms friend tamped me when I went out. 
Flourish- to grow luxuriously or thrive 
- My plants flourish in the spring.
Plateau- extensive land area with level surface and raised sharply 
- The grass land was on a plateau. 
Rollick- to behave in a joyous manner
- The kids were rollick at recess. 
Asylum- place of refuge and protection or giving shelter 
- American Horror Story: asylum is the best show Ever.
 
 
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