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281 lines
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{
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"wiz":{
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"antonyms":[
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"blockhead",
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"dodo",
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"dolt",
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"dope",
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"dumbbell",
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"dummy",
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"dunce",
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"fathead",
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"goon",
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"half-wit",
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"hammerhead",
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"idiot",
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"imbecile",
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"knucklehead",
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"moron",
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"nitwit",
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"numskull",
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"numbskull",
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"pinhead"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a person who is very good at something : wizard sense 2":[
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"a computer/financial wiz",
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"She's a wiz at math.",
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"Sheriff Woody was doing some unnatural things. Of course, he's a cartoon character, an invention of the wizzes at Pixar \u2026",
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"\u2014 Melena Ryzik"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"he must be some kind of wiz to have graduated college at age 19",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"In addition, Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto is the culinary wiz behind the Ramen eatery Momosan and Morimoto Asia connected to the ground floors of the resort. \u2014 Malik Peay, Essence , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"But aside from the amazing cultural adaptability and the gee- wiz -ness of the apomictic thing, there\u2019s another amazing thing about dandelions. \u2014 Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal , 4 Mar. 2022",
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"Next up is Detroit Mercy at 2 p.m. Saturday, meaning a rematch with Antoine Davis \u2013 the scoring wiz who poured in 39 points in an 85-60 Titans drubbing on Jan. 7. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 20 Jan. 2022",
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"Even his mom didn\u2019t know her teenage son was a math wiz . \u2014 Janice Neumann, chicagotribune.com , 27 Dec. 2021",
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"The Netflix show, starring Lily Collins in the role of an American social media wiz in the French capital, is back for a second season. \u2014 New York Times , 22 Dec. 2021",
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"The Browns brought the league\u2019s No. 1 rushing attack to Baltimore, bolstered by the return of third-down wiz Kareem Hunt. \u2014 Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com , 29 Nov. 2021",
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"Lucky the Leprechaun, Mavs Man, G- wiz of the Washington Wizards and Stuff the Magic Dragon of the Orlando Magic. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 19 Nov. 2021",
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"To save her own business, a PR wiz who doesn't have the holiday spirit agrees to help a struggling single father with his failing Christmas village. \u2014 jsonline.com , 18 Nov. 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1902, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8wiz"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"brain",
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"brainiac",
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"genius",
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"intellect",
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"thinker",
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"whiz",
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"wizard"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-031545",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"wizard":{
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"antonyms":[
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"A-OK",
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"A1",
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"awesome",
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"bang-up",
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"banner",
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"beautiful",
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"blue-chip",
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"blue-ribbon",
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"boffo",
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"bonny",
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"bonnie",
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"boss",
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"brag",
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"brave",
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"bully",
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"bumper",
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"capital",
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"choice",
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"classic",
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"cool",
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"corking",
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"crackerjack",
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"cracking",
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"dandy",
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"divine",
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"dope",
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"down",
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"dynamite",
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"excellent",
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"fab",
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"fabulous",
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"famous",
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"fantabulous",
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"fantastic",
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"fine",
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"first-class",
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"first-rate",
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"first-string",
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"five-star",
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"four-star",
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"frontline",
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"gangbusters",
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"gangbuster",
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"gilt-edged",
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"gilt-edge",
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"gone",
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"grand",
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"great",
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"groovy",
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"heavenly",
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"high-class",
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"hot",
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"hype",
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"immense",
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"jim-dandy",
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"keen",
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"lovely",
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"marvelous",
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"marvellous",
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"mean",
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"neat",
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"nifty",
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"noble",
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"number one",
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"No. 1",
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"numero uno",
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"out-of-sight",
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"par excellence",
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"peachy",
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"peachy keen",
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"phat",
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"prime",
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"primo",
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"prize",
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"prizewinning",
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"quality",
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"radical",
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"righteous",
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"sensational",
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"slick",
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"splendid",
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"stellar",
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"sterling",
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"superb",
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"superior",
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"superlative",
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"supernal",
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"swell",
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"terrific",
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"tip-top",
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"top",
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"top-notch",
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"top-of-the-line",
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"top-shelf",
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"topflight",
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"topping",
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"unsurpassed",
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"wonderful"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a very clever or skillful person":[
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"computer wizards"
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],
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": a wise man : sage":[],
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": having magical influence or power":[],
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": of or relating to wizardry : enchanted":[],
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": one skilled in magic : sorcerer":[],
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": worthy of the highest praise : excellent":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"He is a wizard at math.",
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"the old wizard who introduces the young na\u00eff to a life of adventure is one of the most overworked tropes in fantasy literature",
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"Adjective",
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"a young Brit who's a wizard tennis player, although not ready for Wimbledon just yet",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Though he's initially described as a powerful wizard , his character is later revealed to have even deeper connections to Hawkins and Eleven as the season progresses. \u2014 Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
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"Fishing hole regulars say nobody comes close to creating as much carnage as Homer\u2019s resident fin-haul wizard . \u2014 Matt Tunseth For The Daily News, Anchorage Daily News , 31 May 2022",
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"So, what did Mad Max and his fellow watchmaking wizard come up with",
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"Close study of early versions of the series\u2019 main antagonist reveals Voldemark, a wizard known casually as Mark, who lives in a repurposed van in Austin, Texas. \u2014 Brian Mcelhaney, The New Yorker , 9 June 2022",
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"As soon as the gear was readied, King donned his black, waterproof wizard \u2019s robe. \u2014 Kent Russell, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
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"The attempted takedown of the most powerful dangerous dark wizard will soon be available to stream on HBO Max. \u2014 Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 May 2022",
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"As of Wednesday morning, the race was down to the wire between establishment candidate Dave McCormick, a finance wizard who served in the George W. Bush administration, and Oz, who had opened up a very narrow lead. \u2014 David Faris, The Week , 18 May 2022",
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"These pretty little pouches are a collab between prop stylist, natural dye wizard , and BA contributor Kalen Kaminski and Masienda, our go-to for masa harina and other single-origin Mexican ingredients. \u2014 Lauren Joseph, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 Apr. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1579, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Adjective",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English wysard , from wis, wys wise":"Noun"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8wi-z\u0259rd"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"charmer",
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"conjurer",
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"conjuror",
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"enchanter",
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"mage",
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"Magian",
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"magician",
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"magus",
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"necromancer",
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"sorcerer",
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"voodoo",
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"voodooist",
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"witch"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-013255",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"wizardry":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a seemingly magical transforming power or influence":[
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"electronic wizardry"
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],
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": great skill or cleverness in an activity":[
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"showed real wizardry in legal maneuvering"
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],
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": the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"The Lord of the Rings is a story of monsters, heroes, and wizardry .",
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"the wizardry of modern technology",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The cuisine is equally creative and playful, an homage to Spanish tradition and childhood memories, leavened with international influences and avant-garde wizardry . \u2014 Ann Abel, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
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"But other than a kinetic chase with Pratt keeping his motorcycle one step ahead of rampaging raptors, the action proves too scattered and repetitive to deliver much sense of jeopardy, despite the customary technical wizardry at work. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 8 June 2022",
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"Oh, there\u2019s more: As names crawl by, we are meant to be impressed by behind-the-scenes footage showing cast and crew applauding one another\u2019s wizardry in making a Zoom movie. \u2014 Dennis Harvey, Variety , 26 May 2022",
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"Bonnivet\u2019s large ear still seems to tingle with the sensation of having been pitilessly scrutinized, while the color and texture of his curly beard and thin mustache are captured with a miniaturist\u2019s mind-bending wizardry . \u2014 Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
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"That first inning proved vital against Tallmadge\u2019s wizardry in the field, which denied the Preppers of a handful of hits. \u2014 Matt Goul, cleveland , 25 May 2022",
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"DeRozan scored 23 points but couldn\u2019t offer any fourth-quarter wizardry . \u2014 Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune , 24 Apr. 2022",
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"Apparently, the terms of this deal (the financial wizardry of which is beyond the capacities of a simple space writer) were adverse for existing shareholders. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 21 Jan. 2022",
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"Ukrainian cook Diana Khalilova is in her happy place, working her wizardry in the kitchen to delight the taste buds of hungry friends. \u2014 Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 23 Mar. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8wi-z\u0259r-dr\u0113",
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"\u02c8wi-z\u0259-dr\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"bewitchery",
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"bewitchment",
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"conjuring",
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"devilry",
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"deviltry",
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"diablerie",
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"enchantment",
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"ensorcellment",
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"magic",
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"mojo",
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"necromancy",
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"sorcery",
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"thaumaturgy",
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"voodooism",
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"witchcraft",
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"witchery"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220415",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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}
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} |