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51literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …
52migraine — A symptom complex occurring periodically and characterized by pain in the head (usually unilateral), vertigo, nausea and vomiting, photophobia, and scintillating appearances of light. Classified as classic m., common m., cluster headache,… …
53scotoma — 1. An isolated area of varying size and shape, within the visual field, in which vision is absent or depressed. 2. A blind spot in psychological awareness. [G. skotoma, vertigo, fr. skotos, darkness] absolute s. a s. in which there is no… …
54teichopsia — The jagged, shimmering visual sensation resembling the fortifications of a walled medieval town; the scintillating scotoma of migraine. [G. teichos, wall, + opsis, vision] * * * n. shimmering coloured lights, accompanied by blank spots in the… …
55Derbyite theory of Shakespeare authorship — William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby The Derbyite theory of Shakespeare authorship is the view that William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby (1561–1642) was the true author of the works of William Shakespeare. Derby is one of several individuals who have …
56fortification spectrum — Also known as fortification figure, fortification of Vauban, geometrical spectrum, herringbone, flittering scotoma, Norman arch, scintillating scotoma, telehopsia, and teichopsia. The introduction of the term fortification spectrum is commonly …
57clever — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. adroit, skillful; talented, adept, gifted; smart, cute. See skill, cunning. Ant., dull, witless. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Mentally quick] Syn. smart, bright, intelligent, quick, shrewd, ingenious …
58sparkling — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. glinting, scintilLating, gleaming; see bright 1 , 2 , shimmering . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Full of joyful, unrestrained high spirits: ebullient, effervescent, exuberant. See HAPPY. 2. Amusing or pleasing… …
59aglitter — adjective having brief brilliant points or flashes of light bugle beads all aglitter glinting eyes glinting water his glittering eyes were cold and malevolent shop window full of glittering Christmas trees glittery costume jewelry scintillant… …
60bubbling — adjective 1. emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation bubbling champagne foamy (or frothy) beer • Syn: ↑bubbly, ↑foaming, ↑foamy, ↑frothy, ↑effervescing, ↑spumy …
