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smorgasbord
an extensive array or variety; from Swedish.
mensch
a decent, upright, mature, and responsible person; from Yiddish.
gumption
initiative; aggressiveness; resourcefulness; from Scots.
tycoon
a businessperson of great wealth and power; magnate; from Japanese.
honcho
a leader, especially an assertive leader; chief; from Japanese.
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pundit
a learned person, expert, or authority; from Hindi.
turquoise
a greenish blue or bluish green; from Turkish.
aficionado
an ardent devotee; fan, enthusiast; from Spanish.
bandoleer
a broad belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers and having a number of small loops or pockets; from Catalan.
slalom
a downhill race over a winding and zigzag course marked by poles or gates; from Norwegian.
brogue
any strong regional accent; from Scots.

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