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  • Minion  

    Noun | MIN-yun

    a follower or underling

  • Hoodwink  

    verb | HOOD-wink

    to deceive by false appearance, dupe

  • Ephemeral  

    adjective | ih-FEM-uh-rul

    something lasting a very short time

  • trivial  

    adjective | TRIV-ee-ul

    of little worth or importance

  • scrutinize  

    verb | SKROO-tuh-nyze

    to examine closely and minutely

  • Assiduous  

    adjective | uh-SIJ-uh-wus

    showing great care, attention, and effort

  • accolade  

    noun | AK-uh-layd

    a mark of acknowledgment; award

  • biodegradable  

    adjective | /ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)dɪˈɡreɪdəb(ə)l/

    capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms over a period of time and thereby avoiding pollution