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 humus humus /ˈhjuːməs/

noun

  1. A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East  ( hommos , hoummos , hummus , humous , humus )
    a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
  2. Partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil  ( humus )
    partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
      Plants thrive in soil rich in humus because of its organic content.
    Plants thrive in soil rich in humus because of its organic content.


 Ben Gurion Ben Gurion /bɛn ˈɡʊriɒn/

noun

  1. Israeli statesman (born in Poland) and active Zionist who organized resistance against the British after World War II; prime minister of Israel (1886-1973)  ( Ben Gurion , David Ben Gurion , David Grun , David Ben-Gurion )
    Israeli statesman (born in Poland) and active Zionist who organized resistance against the British after World War II; prime minister of Israel (1886-1973)


 discretion discretion /dɪˈskrɛʃən/

noun

  1. () Freedom to act or judge on one's own  ( discretion )
    freedom to act or judge on one's own
       it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges
    it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges
  2. () Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress  ( circumspection , discreetness , prudence , discretion )
    knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
      The servants showed great tact and discretion
    the servants showed great tact and discretion
  3. The trait of judging wisely and objectively  ( discernment , discretion )
    the trait of judging wisely and objectively
      A man of discernment
    a man of discernment
  4. The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies  ( discretion , free will )
    the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
  5. Refined taste; tact  ( delicacy , discretion )
    refined taste; tact


 Teton Range Teton Range /ˈtiːtɑːn ˈreɪndʒ/

noun

  1. A mountain range in northwest Wyoming; contains the Grand Teton  ( Teton Range )
    a mountain range in northwest Wyoming; contains the Grand Teton
      Within the Teton Range, one can find the awe-inspiring Grand Teton.
    Within the Teton Range, one can find the awe-inspiring Grand Teton.


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