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The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
"The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history."
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
"The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine."
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
"The charity event was held as a grand masquerade."
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
"She matriculated at Oxford University last year."
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
"The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake."
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
"The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question."
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
"She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying."
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
"The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating."
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
"The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible."
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
"The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience."
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
"The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square."
not telling the truth; lying
"The politician was known for his mendacious statements."
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
"The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia."
related to trade or commerce
"The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities."
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
"The design was flashy but meretricious."
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.
"Metacognition helps students improve their learning strategies."
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
"He studied metallurgical engineering at the university."