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Bookworm

Any larva of a beetle or moth, which is injurious to books. Many species are known.

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Purist 76% connected

One who aims at excessive purity or nicety, esp. in the choice of language.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Reader 76% connected

One who reads.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scholar 76% connected

One who attends a school; one who learns of a teacher; one under the tuition of a preceptor; a pupil; a disciple; a learner; a student.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pedantic 74% connected

Alt. of Pedantical

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pedantic 74% connected

Alt. of Pedantical

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Pedant 92% connected

A schoolmaster; a pedagogue.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Scholastic 92% connected

Pertaining to, or suiting, a scholar, a school, or schools; scholarlike; as, scholastic manners or pride; scholastic learning.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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