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menagerie \muh-NAJ-uh-ree; -NAZH-\, noun:

10 February 2008, 12:59PM PST by msladden (Mandy Sladden)  [updated at 3:12PM PST by sjohnston (Scott Johnston)]

1. A collection of wild or unusual animals, especially for exhibition.
2. An enclosure where wild or unusual animals are kept or exhibited.
3. A diverse or varied group.

perquisite \PUR-kwuh-zit\, noun:

10 February 2008, 12:59PM PST by msladden (Mandy Sladden)  [updated at 3:12PM PST by sjohnston (Scott Johnston)]

1. A profit or benefit in addition to a salary or wages.
2. Broadly: The benefits of a position or office.
3. A gratuity or tip for services performed.
4. Anything to which someone has or claims the sole right.

subterfuge \SUB-tur-fyooj\, noun:

10 February 2008, 12:58PM PST by msladden (Mandy Sladden)  [updated at 3:12PM PST by sjohnston (Scott Johnston)]

A deceptive device or stratagem.

mien \MEEN\, noun:

10 February 2008, 12:58PM PST by msladden (Mandy Sladden)  [updated at 3:12PM PST by sjohnston (Scott Johnston)]

1. Manner or bearing, especially as expressive of mood, attitude, or personality; demeanor.
2. Aspect; appearance.

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