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Word Of The Day Vocab #5
Word Of The Day 5
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10th Grade
03/24/2009

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Term
spoonerism \SPOO-nuh-riz-uhm\, noun:
Definition
The transposition of usually initial sounds in a pair of words.
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thaumaturgy \THAW-muh-tuhr-jee\, noun:
Definition
The performance of miracles or magic.
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tumult \TOO-mult; TYOO-mult\, noun
Definition
1. The commotion or agitation of a crowd, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion.
2. Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, "the tumult of the elements."
3. Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, "the tumult of the spirits or passions."
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propinquity \pruh-PING-kwih-tee\, noun:
Definition
1. Nearness in place; proximity.
2. Nearness in time.
3. Nearness of relation; kinship.
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