Collywobbles: stomach pain or queasiness; intense anxiety or nervousness.
Cornet: brass instrument similar to the trumpet but distinguished from it by its conical bore, more compact shape, and mellower tone.
Docent: (in certain US and European universities and colleges) a member of the teaching staff immediately below professorial rank; a person who acts as a guide, typically on a voluntary basis, in a museum, art gallery, or zoo.
Frisson: a sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill.
Lapis lazuli: a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color.
Pecuniary: relating to or consisting of money.
Presage: (verb) be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one). (of a person) predict (archaic). (noun) an omen or portent; a feeling of presentiment or foreboding (archaic).
Secular: not connected with religious or spiritual matters. Contrasted with sacred.
Shandy: beer mixed with a non-alcoholic drink (typically lemonade).
Yuca: a starchy root vegetable from Latin American and Caribbean cuisine, similar to potatoes.
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