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* contretemps - an unexpected, untoward accident/conflict; something inopportune or embarrassing | |||
* Festschrift - a book honoring a respected academic, presented in their lifetime (vs. posthumous Gedenkschrift) | * Festschrift - a book honoring a respected academic, presented in their lifetime (vs. posthumous Gedenkschrift) | ||
* nacreous - having the appearance of slick pearl; iridescent stratospheric clouds seen near the poles | * nacreous - having the appearance of slick pearl; iridescent stratospheric clouds seen near the poles | ||