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The word peripherate does not appear in standard English dictionaries, and it is not a commonly used term. It may be a misspelling of the word peripherate, which means to move or extend outward toward the periphery or outer edge of something. However, based on the definition provided, it seems that the intended word might have been perambulate, which means to walk or move around, often for pleasure or observation.

Something improvised.

To make someone or something become quieter.

A clay pigeon is a disk-shaped target made primarily from clay and pitch, launched into the air as a target for shooting practice in sports such as trap shooting, skeet shooting, and sporting clays. It is designed to simulate the flight path of a bird.

Absorptance is a measure of the amount of light, or alternatively other electromagnetic radiation, which is absorbed by a particular substance or surface upon which the light is incident. It quantifies the capacity of an object to take in energy from electromagnetic radiation. It is typically represented as a ratio or percentage of the incident radiation that is absorbed.

the illegal use of children in pornographic pictures or films

European mignonette cultivated as a source of yellow dye; naturalized in North America

one who is moderate in his notions, or not restrained by precise settled limits in opinion; one who indulges freedom in thinking

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

the initial ascent of a rocket from its launching pad

The apparent repetition, during the development of a single embryo, of changes that occurred previously in the evolution of its species.

large genus of tropical American mostly epiphytic orchids whose flowers have sepals fused at the base forming a tube; includes orchids sometimes placed in genera Dracula and Dryadella and Scaphosepalum

Wolfram is a chemical element, also known as tungsten, with the symbol W and atomic number 74. It is a hard, rare metal that is found naturally on Earth, mostly in the form of chemical compounds. The element is the heaviest metal to have a known biological role.

Wolfram is also the name of a multi-disciplinary company, Wolfram Research, which is best known for creating the Mathematica software and Wolfram Alpha answer engine. The company was founded in 1987 by mathematician and computer scientist Stephen Wolfram.

a unit of information equal to 1000 exabits or 10^21 bits

The soft tree fern, scientifically known as Dicksonia antarctica, is a type of fern that grows in a tree-like form. This species is characterized by a thick, fibrous, and soft trunk, large spreading fronds that can reach several meters in length, and a generally slow growth rate. It is native to parts of Australia and commonly found in cool, damp environments. Despite its name, the soft tree fern does not develop true wood as trees do, but instead possesses a softer, spongier interior. The fern is well-adapted to forest ecosystems and plays an important role in these habitats, providing shelter to many smaller creatures and helping to maintain soil health.

to chirp in a tremulous manner, as a bird

an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation

a walrus of northern Atlantic and Arctic waters

a large group of bacteria having rigid cell walls; motile types have flagella

Lawn tennis is a racket sport commonly known as tennis, that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). It originated in England during the 19th century, and its name stems from the fact that it was initially played on grass lawns. Players use a tennis racket to strike a hollow rubber ball, covered with felt, over a net and into the opponents court, with the objective of the game being to play the ball in such a way that the opponent is unable to return a valid shot.