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 pontiff pontiff /ˈpɑːntɪf/

noun

  1. The head of the Roman Catholic Church  ( Bishop of Rome , Catholic Pope , pontiff , Holy Father , pope , Roman Catholic Pope , Vicar of Christ )
    the head of the Roman Catholic Church
      The Pope, as the leader of the Catholic Church, guided the faithful with his teachings.
    The Pope, as the leader of the Catholic Church, guided the faithful with his teachings.


 Arthur Evans Arthur Evans /ˈɑrθər ˈɛvənz/

noun

  1. British archaeologist who excavated the palace of Knossos in Crete to find what he called Minoan civilization (1851-1941)  ( Arthur Evans , Evans , Sir Arthur John Evans )
    British archaeologist who excavated the palace of Knossos in Crete to find what he called Minoan civilization (1851-1941)


 terpsichore terpsichore /tɜːrˈpɪsɪkɔːri/

noun

  1. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music  ( saltation , terpsichore , dance , dancing )
    taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
     The dance music played at the party got everyone on the dance floor
    The dance music played at the party got everyone on the dance floor

 Terpsichore

  1. (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song  ( Terpsichore )
    (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song
     The rhythm of the dance was a testament to Terpsichore's influence.
    The rhythm of the dance was a testament to Terpsichore's influence.


 disappointment disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

noun

  1. () A feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized  ( letdown , disappointment )
    a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
     His hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
    his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
  2. () An act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone  ( dashing hopes , disappointment )
    an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
     His failure to show up was a great disappointment to her.
    His failure to show up was a great disappointment to her.