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friction
abolition
cessation
discretion
laceration

repetition
extinction
exhaustion
conciliation
exaggeration

typhus
fungus
octopus
humerus
hippopotamus

bunion
species
ultimate
epidermis
chilblain

Oiling a machine lessens friction. Moulds are a species of fungus growth. "Discretion is the better part of valor." Repetition induces a habit. Exaggeration is frequently due to a too lively imagination. I dislocated my humerus; there was also a laceration of the epidermis. The abolition of slavery led to the American Civil War. The ultimate extinction of the hippopotamus is probable. Typhus fever is accompanied by great exhaustion. The Board of Conciliation effected a cessation of hostilities. The octopus has attained notoriety from tales of its ferocity. Bunions and chilblains are annoying.

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calibre
accoutre
mediocre
fracture
stricture

massacre
saltpetre
sepulchre
manœuvre
reconnoitre

inscription
specification
stupefaction
annunciation
conflagration