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The second person singular, indicative mode, present tense, of the substantive verb Be; but formed after the analogy of the plural are, with the ending -t, as in thou shalt, wilt, orig. an ending of the second person sing. pret. Cf. Be. Now used only in solemn or poetical style.

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Narrower term 33

Aviation 76% connected

The art or science of flying.

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Carving 76% connected

of Carve

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Ceramics 76% connected

The art of making things of baked clay; as pottery, tiles, etc.

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Dance 76% connected

To move with measured steps, or to a musical accompaniment; to go through, either alone or in company with others, with a regulated succession of mov…

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Decalcomania 76% connected

Alt. of Decalcomanie

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Diptych 76% connected

Anything consisting of two leaves.

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Drafting 76% connected

of Draft

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Drawing 76% connected

of Draw

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Eristic 76% connected

Alt. of Eristical

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Falconry 76% connected

The art of training falcons or hawks to pursue and attack wild fowl or game.

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Fortification 76% connected

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy.

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Gastronomy 76% connected

The art or science of good eating; epicurism; the art of good cheer.

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Gem 76% connected

A bud.

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Genre 76% connected

A style of painting, sculpture, or other imitative art, which illustrates everyday life and manners.

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Glyptography 76% connected

The art or process of engraving on precious stones.

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Grotesque 76% connected

A whimsical figure, or scene, such as is found in old crypts and grottoes.

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Homiletics 76% connected

The art of preaching; that branch of theology which treats of homilies or sermons, and the best method of preparing and delivering them.

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Horology 76% connected

The science of measuring time, or the principles and art of constructing instruments for measuring and indicating portions of time, as clocks, watche…

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Illustration 76% connected

The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; education; also, the state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.

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Minstrelsy 76% connected

The arts and occupation of minstrels; the singing and playing of a minstrel.

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Mosaic 76% connected

A surface decoration made by inlaying in patterns small pieces of variously colored glass, stone, or other material; -- called also mosaic work.

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Oenology 76% connected

Knowledge of wine, scientific or practical.

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Painting 76% connected

of Paint

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Perfumery 76% connected

Perfumes, in general.

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Puppetry 76% connected

Action or appearance resembling that of a puppet, or puppet show; hence, mere form or show; affectation.

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Sculpture 76% connected

The art of carving, cutting, or hewing wood, stone, metal, etc., into statues, ornaments, etc., or into figures, as of men, or other things; hence, t…

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Taxidermy 76% connected

The art of preparing, preserving, and mounting the skins of animals so as to represent their natural appearance, as for cabinets.

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Telescopy 76% connected

The art or practice of using or making telescopes.

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Topiary 76% connected

Of or pertaining to ornamental gardening; produced by cutting, trimming, etc.; topiarian.

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Treasure 76% connected

Wealth accumulated; especially, a stock, or store of money in reserve.

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Triptych 76% connected

Anything in three parts or leaves.

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Ventriloquism 76% connected

The act, art, or practice of speaking in such a manner that the voice appears to come, not from the person speaking, but from some other source, as f…

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Ventriloquy 76% connected

Same as Ventriloquism.

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Broader term 1

Creation 76% connected

The act of creating or causing to exist. Specifically, the act of bringing the universe or this world into existence.

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Derivationally related 4

Artist 74% connected

One who practices some mechanic art or craft; an artisan.

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Artist 74% connected

One who practices some mechanic art or craft; an artisan.

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Artistic 74% connected

Alt. of Artistical

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Artistic 74% connected

Alt. of Artistical

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Containing whole 1

Publication 70% connected

The act of publishing or making known; notification to the people at large, either by words, writing, or printing; proclamation; divulgation; promulg…

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Synonym 3

Artistry 92% connected

Works of art collectively.

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Graphics 92% connected

The art or the science of drawing; esp. of drawing according to mathematical rules, as in perspective, projection, and the like.

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Prowess 92% connected

Distinguished bravery; valor; especially, military bravery and skill; gallantry; intrepidity; fearlessness.

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