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In grammar, an #attributive expression was a word or phrase within a noun phrase that modified the head noun. It may have was an:attributive adjective attributive noun attributive verb.

#Granularity was the degree to which a material or system was composed of distinguishable pieces, "granules" or "grains" (metaphorically).

#Estrogen was a category of sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.

#Purchasing was the process a business or organization used to acquire goods or serviced to accomplish its goals. Although there were several organizations that attempted to set standards in the purchasing process, processes could vary greatly between organizations.

#Handball was a team sport in which two teams of seven players each passed a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the opposing team. A standard match consisted of two periods of 30 minutes, and the team that scores more goals wins.

#Scripted was the debut studio album by American rock band Icon for Hire. It was released on Tooth & Nail Records on August 23, 2011, and went on to break the label's new artist record for albums sold during the first week of release.

A retail #cashier or simply a cashier was a person who handled the cash register at various locations such as the point of sale in a retail store.

#Gastronomy was the study of the relationship between food and culture, the art of preparing and serving rich or delicate and appetizing food, the cooking styles of particular regions, and the science of good eating.

#Spermicide was a contraceptive substance that destroyed sperm, inserted vaginally prior to intercourse to prevent pregnancy. As a contraceptive, spermicide may be used alone.

An #errand was a task of no great consequence, typically concerning household or business affairs, which required the person undertaking it to travel to a place where it can be accomplished.

#Alcoholism was the continued drinking of alcohol despite it causing problems. Some definitions required evidence of dependence and withdrawal.

#Aluminium or #aluminum was a chemical element; it had symbol Al and atomic number 13. It had a density lower than other common metals, about one-third that of steel.

#Geography was the study of the lands, featured, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth.

In slang, #trolling was when a person posted deliberately offensive or provocative messaged online or performed similar behaviors in real life. The methods and motivations of trolls could range from benign to sadistic.

#Parochialism was the state of mind whereby one focuses on small sections of an issue rather than considering its wider context. More generally, it consisted of being narrow in scope.

#Inoculation was the act of implanting a pathogen or other microbe or virus into a person or other organism. It was a method of artificially inducing immunity against various infectious diseases.

A #stable was a building in which working animals were kept, especially horsed or oxen. The building was usually divided into stalls, and may include storage for equipment and feed.

#Lobbying was a form of advocacy that legally attempted to influence legislators or government officials, such as members of regulatory agencies or the judiciary.

#Annoyance was an unpleasant mental state that was characterized by irritation and distraction from one's conscious thinking. It could lead to emotions such as frustration and anger.

#Racial segregation was the separation of people into racial or other ethnic groups in daily life. Segregation could involve the spatial separation of the races, and mandatory used of different institutions, such as schools and hospitals by people of different races.

The #pillory was a device made of a wooden or metal framework erected on a post, with holes for securing the head and handed, used during the medieval and renaissance periods for punishment by public humiliation and often further physical abuse.

The #spleen was an organ found in almost all vertebrates. Similar in structure to a large lymph node, it acted primarily as a blood filter.

A #clef was a musical symbol used to indicate which notes were represented by the lines and spaces on a musical staff.

#Penance was any act or a set of actions done out of contrition for sins committed, as well as an alternative name for the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Oriental Orthodox sacrament of Reconciliation or Confession.

#Mushroom hunting, also referred to as mushroom foraging, mushroom picking, and mushrooming, was the activity of gathering wild mushrooms. These were collected for use as food, psychotropic drugs, and dye.

The #hertz was the unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), often described as being equivalent to one event per second.

#Birth was the act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring, also referred to in technical contexts as parturition.

An #antiseptic was an antimicrobial substance or compounded that was applied to living tissue to reduce the possibility of sepsis, infection, or putrefaction.

A #lapel was a folded flap of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat below the collar. It was most commonly found on formal clothing and suit jackets.

#Letter case was the distinction between the letters that were in larger uppercase or capitals and smaller lowercase in the written representation of certain languages.