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scrutinize examine closely, study,ponder - We had to scrutinze the rosetta stone for years before we were able to make sense of it. saga story,tale, yarn - The saga of Lewis and Clark has been wonderfully retold in a PBS documentary. pettifog quibble, argur,bicker - The cildrens' pettifogging over which toy belonged to whom went on endlessly. epiphany apocalypse, unveiling, inspired knowledge, vision - While in the lion's den Daniel had an epiphany through a divine vision. discord tumult, disagreement, contentiousness - The discord among political factions in the US is highest at election time. desultory careless, aimless, indecisive - Columbus' journey was seeking a route to Chine, but his desultory course took him to unknown lands. deleterious harmful, damaging - Far from being helpful the new medication was downright deleterious as the side effects were worse than the illness. clamor commotion, uproar,racket - The clamor of the fans after the touchdown was defeaning. chagrin displeasure, annoyance - Much to my chagrin on the long flight, the crying baby never settled down. anguine pertaining to or resembling a snake - James Carvel has an almost anguine look about him. - http://snappedshot.com/uploads/Parody/James_Carville_Is_Gollum.jpg