Definition: (adjective) Having very short or rudimentary wings, as certain insects.
Synonyms: short-winged.
Usage: Some brachypterous insects evade predators by jumping short distances.
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sepulcher
Definition: (noun) A chamber that is used as a grave.
Synonyms: burial chamber.
Usage: The archaeologists opened the sepulcher expecting to find ancient artifacts, but the burial chamber turned out to be completely empty.
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banneret
Definition: (noun) A knight honored for valor, entitled to display a square banner and to hold higher command.
Synonyms: knight of the square flag.
Usage: The banneret proudly led his troops into battle and pressed forward unafraid.
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spelunker
Definition: (noun) One who explores caves chiefly as a hobby; a caver.
Synonyms: potholer, speleologist.
Usage: The spelunkers were lost in the cave and worried that their minimal rations, two granola bars and a bag of salted peanuts, would not last long.
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excursive
Definition: (adjective) Of, given to, characterized by, or having the nature of digression.
Synonyms: rambling, digressive, discursive.
Usage: What started as a few excursive remarks soon turned into a long, rambling speech about this and that.
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