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paradigm - One that serves as a pattern or model; a theoretical framework.
                Synonyms: epitome, prototype, example
                Usage: Their company is a paradigm of the small high-tech firms 
that have recently sprung up in this area.
                hillock - A small natural hill.
                Synonyms: knoll, mound, hammock
                Usage: Umbopa pointed out to us a slight and indistinct hillock 
on the flat surface of the plain about eight miles away.
                aviary - A large enclosure for holding birds in confinement.
                Synonyms: volary, bird sanctuary
                Usage: We visited the aviary to see the exotic birds advertised 
in the brochure.
                panegyric - A formal eulogistic composition intended as a 
public compliment.
                Synonyms: encomium, eulogy, paean, pean
                Usage: Now, sir, if we apply this to your modest aversion to 
panegyric, how reasonable will your fears of me appear!
                snuggery - A small secluded room.
                Synonyms: cubby, cubbyhole
                Usage:
Now that they were alone, in this snuggery, which seemed barely large
enough to contain so great a man's moustaches, the parties understood
each other.
                



      

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