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Aho is a term with different meanings in various Native American languages. In Lakota, it is used to say hello. In Kiowa, it is an expression of gratitude, similar to thank you. In Cherokee, it is used at the end of a prayer, similar to amen. It can also be used in the New Age community to express the idea that we are all related.

(Yiddish) a little; a piece

A fluorescent fixture refers to a type of lighting structure designed to accommodate fluorescent light bulbs or tubes. These fixtures provide the necessary electrical connections allowing the bulbs to emit light when electricity is applied. This type of lighting is often used in commercial and residential settings due to its energy efficiency and long lifespan. Fluorescent fixtures come in a variety of forms - they can be mounted on ceilings or walls, or designed as free-standing lamps for desks or work areas.

incomprehensibility by virtue of being too dense to understand

The holiday season, also known as the festive season, is a period of time that commonly includes the holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Years Day, as well as other celebrations depending on cultural or religious practices. It usually begins in late November or early December and lasts until the beginning of January. During this time, it is common for people to exchange gifts, decorate their homes, spend time with family and friends, and participate in various cultural or religious traditions. In many countries, especially those with a Western cultural influence, the holiday season is associated with a general atmosphere of goodwill and festive spirit.

a ship designed to transport bananas

Heartiness is the quality of being vigorous, robust, cheerful, and enthusiastic. It can also refer to the richness, abundance, or warm and sincere friendliness in something or someone. In terms of food, heartiness means being wholesome and substantial.

a topical sulfonamide (trade name Sulamyd) used to treat eye infections

A caudal block is a type of regional anesthesia or analgesia that involves injecting medication into the caudal epidural space in the lower spine, typically via the sacral hiatus. This method primarily blocks sensation to the lower part of the body, and is often used for pain management during surgeries or procedures involving the lower abdomen, pelvis, or lower extremities.

a city in Uganda on the north shore of Lake Victoria

a lake in southeast Florida to the north of the Everglades

Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson (born January 3, 1956) is an American actor and film director. He is best known for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as Max Rockatansky in the first three films of the post-apocalyptic action series Mad Max and as Martin Riggs in the buddy cop action-comedy film series Lethal Weapon.
Born in Peekskill, New York, Gibson moved with his parents to Sydney, Australia, when he was 12 years old. He studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art, where he starred opposite Judy Davis in a production of Romeo and Juliet. During the 1980s, he founded Icon Entertainment, a production company, which independent film director Atom Egoyan has called an alternative to the studio system. Director Peter Weir cast him as one of the leads in the World War I drama Gallipoli (1981), which earned Gibson a Best Actor Award from the Australian Film Institute, as well as a reputation as a serious, versatile actor.
In 1995, Gibson produced, directed, and starred in Braveheart, a historical epic, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director, the Academy Award for Best Director, and the Academy Award for Best Picture. He later directed and produced The Passion of the Christ, a biblical drama that was both financially successful and highly controversial. He received further critical notice for his directorial work of the action-adventure film Apocalypto (2006), which is set in Mesoamerica during the early 16th century.
After several legal issues and controversial statements leaked to the public, Gibsons public image plummeted significantly, affecting his careers in acting and directing. His career began seeing a resurgence with his performance in Edge of Darkness (2010) and Jodie Fosters The Beaver (2011). His directorial comeback after an absence of 10 years, Hacksaw Ridge (2016), won two Academy Awards and was nominated for another four including Best Picture and Best Director for Gibson, his second nomination in the category.

kaks′ton, n. a book printed by William Caxton (1422-91), the first English printer: a kind of printing-type in imitation of Caxtons.

type genus of the Pomatomidae

A phosphorylated derivative of creatine that is used in muscles to store chemical energy

Luciano Pavarotti (, US also , Italian: [luˈtʃaːno pavaˈrɔtti]; 12 October 1935 – 6 September 2007) was an Italian operatic tenor who during the late part of his career crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most acclaimed tenors of all time. He made numerous recordings of complete operas and individual arias, gaining worldwide fame for his tone, and gaining the nickname King of the High Cs.
As one of the Three Tenors, who performed their first concert during the 1990 FIFA World Cup before a global audience, Pavarotti became well known for his televised concerts and media appearances. From the beginning of his professional career as a tenor in 1961 in Italy to his final performance of Nessun dorma at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Pavarotti was at his best in bel canto operas, pre-Aida Verdi roles, and Puccini works such as La bohème, Tosca, Turandot and Madama Butterfly. He sold over 100 million records, and the first Three Tenors recording became the best-selling classical album of all time. Pavarotti was also noted for his charity work on behalf of refugees and the Red Cross, amongst others. He died from pancreatic cancer on 6 September 2007.

having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; as, ardent eyes

An action verb not taking a direct object.

Deviating only slightly or within acceptable limits.

The dramatic event that initiates the resolution of the plot in a tragedy.