exemplar \ig-ZEM-plar; -pluhr\ (noun) - 1 : A model or pattern to be copied or imitated. 2 : A typical or standard specimen. 3 : An ideal model or type. 4 : A copy of a book or text.

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palimpsest \PAL-imp-sest\ (noun) - 1 : A manuscript, usually of papyrus or parchment, on which more than one text has been written with the earlier writing incompletely erased and still visible. 2 : An object or place ...Read More

multifarious \muhl-tuh-FAIR-ee-uhs\ (adjective) - Having great diversity or variety; of various kinds; diversified.

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variegated \VAIR-ee-uh-gay-tid\ (adjective) - 1 : Having marks or patches of different colors; as, "variegated leaves or flowers." 2 : Varied; distinguished or characterized by variety; diversified.

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incontrovertible \in-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-buhl\ (adjective) - Too clear or certain to admit of dispute; indisputable; unquestionable.

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equable \EK-wuh-buhl; EE-kwuh-\ (adjective) - 1 : Equal and uniform; not varying. 2 : Not easily disturbed; not variable or changing -- said of the feelings, temper, etc.

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