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Hydr- = water Ex: hydrous adjective ·       1. containing water as a constituent: a hydrous lava flow

De- = down,down to,complete Ex:default noun ·       1. failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law: it will have to restructure its debts to avoid default the deteriorating economy pushed defaults to almost $20 billion Synonym : nonpayment, failure to pay, bad debt ·       2. a preselected option adopted by a computer program or other mechanism when no alternative is specified by the user or programmer: the default is fifty lines default settings ·       3. something that is usual or standard: all my life, envy has been my default emotion SSRIs have become the default for adults with depression verb                                                       ·       1. fail to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or to appear in a court of law: some had defaulted on student loans Synonym : fail to pay, not pay, renege, back out, go back on one's word, welsh, bilk ·       2. declare (a party) in default and give judgment against that party: the possibility that cases would be defaulted and defendants released ·       3. (of a computer program or other mechanism) revert automatically to (a preselected option): when you start a fresh letter, the system will default to its own style Synonym : revert, select automatically

Alacrity noun ·       1. brisk and cheerful readiness: she accepted the invitation with alacrity Synonym : eagerness, willingness, readiness, enthusiasm

Octogenarian noun ·       1. a person who is from 80 to 89 years old: his octogenarian mother-in-law

Inexorable adjective ·       1. impossible to stop or prevent: the seemingly inexorable march of new technology Synonym : relentless, unstoppable, unavoidable, inescapable, inevitable ·       2. (of a person) impossible to persuade; unrelenting: the doctors were inexorable, and there was nothing to be done Synonym : intransigent, unbending, unyielding, inflexible, unswerving, unwavering, adamant

Pernicious adjective ·       1. having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way: the pernicious influences of the mass media Synonym : harmful, damaging, destructive, injurious, hurtful, detrimental, deleterious, dangerous, adverse

Sally noun ·       1. a sudden charge out of a besieged place against the enemy; a sortie. Synonym : sortie, charge, foray, thrust, drive, offensive, attack, assault, raid, incursion, invasion, onset, onslaught ·       2. a brief journey or sudden start into activity. Synonym : expedition, excursion, trip, outing, jaunt, visit ·       3. a witty or lively remark, especially one made as an attack or as a diversion in an argument; a retort. Synonym : witticism, smart remark, quip, barb, pleasantry, joke, pun, jest, bon mot, retort, riposte, counter verb ·       1. make a military sortie: they sallied out to harass the enemy ·       2. set out from a place to do something: I made myself presentable and sallied forth

Precocious adjective ·       1. (of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual: he was a precocious, solitary boy Synonym : advanced for one's age, forward, mature, gifted, talented, clever, intelligent, quick, smart ·       2. (of behavior or ability) indicative of early development: a precocious talent for computing ·       3. (of a plant) flowering or fruiting earlier than usual.

Quell verb ·        1. put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by    the use of force: extra police were called to quell the disturbance Synonym : put an end to, put a stop to, end, crush, put down, check, crack down on, curb                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. subdue or silence someone:  Connor quelled him with a look ·        3. suppress (a feeling, especially an unpleasant one): he spoke up again to quell any panic among the assembled youngsters Synonym : calm, soothe, pacify, settle, quiet, silence, allay, assuage, mitigate, moderate, stay

	Tampon A tampon is a mass of absorbent material, primarily used as a feminine hygiene product. Historically, the word "tampon" originated from the medieval French word "tampion", meaning a piece of cloth to stop a hole, a stamp, plug, or stopper. At present, tampons are designed to be easily inserted into the vagina during menstruation and absorb the menstrual flow. However, using tampons may be difficult or impossible for those with untreated vaginismus or an untreated imperforate hymen. Several countries regulate tampons as medical devices. In the United States, they are considered to be a Class II medical device by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are sometimes used for hemostasis in surgery.
	Pad/sanitary napkin A sanitary napkin, sanitary towel, sanitary pad, menstrual pad, or pad is an absorbent item worn by a woman while she is menstruating, while she is recovering from vaginal surgery, for lochia (post-birth bleeding), after an abortion, or in any other situation where it is necessary to absorb a flow of blood from the vagina. These pads are not to be confused with generally higher absorbency incontinence pads, which are worn by men or women who have urinary incontinence problems or experience stress incontinence. Menstrual pads may be used by some people for this purpose
	Kleenex Kleenex is a brand name for a variety of paper-based products such as facial tissue, bathroom tissue, paper towels, tampons, and diapers. Often used as a genericized trademark for facial tissue, especially in the United States, the name Kleenex is a registered trademark of Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. Kleenex products are manufactured in 30 countries and sold in more than 170 countries. Kleenex brands include Cottonelle, Huggies, and VIVA.