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 geographic expedition geographic expedition /dʒiːoʊˈɡræfɪk ɛkˌspɛˈdɪʃən/

noun

  1. To travel for the purpose of discovery  ( geographic expedition , exploration )
    to travel for the purpose of discovery
      The astronauts conducted scientific exploration on the moon.
    The astronauts conducted scientific exploration on the moon.


 rejoicing rejoicing /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

adjective

  1. () Joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success  ( exulting , prideful , triumphal , exultant , jubilant , rejoicing , triumphant )
    joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
     Rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day
    rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day
     A triumphal success
    a triumphal success
     A triumphant shout
    a triumphant shout

noun

  1. () A feeling of great happiness  ( rejoicing )
    a feeling of great happiness
      The whole town came together in rejoicing after their team won the championship.
    The whole town came together in rejoicing after their team won the championship.
  2. The utterance of sounds expressing great joy  ( exultation , jubilation , rejoicing )
    the utterance of sounds expressing great joy


 modillion modillion /moʊˈdɪljən/

noun

  1. (architecture) one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice  ( modillion )
    (architecture) one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice
     Intricate modillions added decorative flair beneath the building's cornice.
    Intricate modillions added decorative flair beneath the building's cornice.


 unorthodoxy unorthodoxy /ˌʌnɔːrˈθɒdɒksi/

noun

  1. The quality of being unorthodox  ( heterodoxy , unorthodoxy )
    the quality of being unorthodox
  2. A belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion  ( heresy , unorthodoxy )
    a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
  3. Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position  ( heresy , heterodoxy , unorthodoxy )
    any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position