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Pergamum
Pergamum
/ˈpɜrɡəməm/
noun
An ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; the technique of preparing sheepskins as parchment was developed here
(
Pergamum
,
Pergamon
)
an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; the technique of preparing sheepskins as parchment was developed here
insurgent
insurgent
/ˌɪnˈsɝːdʒənt/
adjective
In opposition to a civil authority or government
(
insurgent
,
seditious
,
subversive
)
in opposition to a civil authority or government
noun
A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
(
guerilla
,
insurgent
,
irregular
,
guerrilla
)
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
The guerrilla fighters launched surprise attacks against the occupying forces.
The guerrilla fighters launched surprise attacks against the occupying forces.
A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
(
freedom fighter
,
insurgent
,
insurrectionist
,
rebel
)
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
The rebellious teenager defied authority and questioned societal norms.
The rebellious teenager defied authority and questioned societal norms.
egocentric
egocentric
/ˌiːgoʊˈsɛntrɪk/
adjective
Limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
(
egocentric
,
egoistic
[British]
,
egoistical
,
self-centered
[American]
,
self-centred
[Canadian, British]
)
limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
noun
A self-centered person with little regard for others
(
egocentric
,
egoist
)
a self-centered person with little regard for others
trillium
trillium
/ˈtrɪliəm/
noun
Any liliaceous plant of the genus Trillium having a whorl of three leaves at the top of the stem with a single three-petaled flower
(
trillium
,
wake-robin
,
wood lily
)
any liliaceous plant of the genus Trillium having a whorl of three leaves at the top of the stem with a single three-petaled flower
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