numen \NOO-muhn, NYOO-\ noun, plural numina \-muh-nuh\ - Divine power, deity, or spirit presiding in a place. Also creative energy.

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sennight \SEN-yt\ (noun) - A week.

"And with a kiss and a brush of the back of his hand on her cheek Jacob said goodbye to the fair Martha for yet another sennight."

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Byzantine \BIZ-en-teen, -tin, bi-ZAN-tin\ (adjective) - 1 : Of or relating to the ancient city of Byzantium. Of or relating to the Byzantine Empire. 2 : Of or belonging to the style of architecture developed from the fifth...Read More

Methuselah \muh-THOO-zuh-luh\ (noun) - 1 : The name of a biblical patriarch said to have lived 969 years. 2 : An extremely old man.

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forcible \FOR-suh-buhl\ (adjective) - 1 : Using force against opposition or resistance; effected or accomplished by force; as, "forcible entry or abduction." 2 : Characterized by force, efficiency, or energy; powerful.

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hector \HEK-tur\ (noun) - A bully.

(transitive verb) - To intimidate or harass in a blustering way; to bully.

(intransitive verb) - To play the bully; to bluster.

"Mel's sales technique consisted of hectoring and ...Read More